OK ~ PET ~ Now It's Official

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  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    #22
    YEAH JOHN!!!!!
    Congrats on the 4th NED scan...gives all us newbies hope and faith. You're almost to the imaginary finish line, aren't you...the 5 year NED! Still, the way I see it, the further out you get, the more nerve wracking it might become...is it?

    I think I'll dance you around YOUR kitchen....and dream of eating some stuffed flounder while I'm there :).

    p
  • hawk711
    hawk711 Member Posts: 566
    #23
    Great News John
    I am about 10 days behind you in getting another scan. This for me will be 2.5 years. Am looking up to you as my older (but younger) mentor. I'll let you know my results, but in the meantime, enjoy being NED and have yourself a cold one,
    Steve
  • ToBeGolden
    ToBeGolden Member Posts: 695
    #24
    Great News
    Great News; My first PET is still in my future (about 6 weeks in the future).
  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #25
    Thanks Everyone...
    It means a lot to know you all are thinking of me and keeping Shelley and I in your prayers.

    P, even though it's my 4th PET, I'm only a little over 3 years post Tx.

    The scans tend to be less scary than the first few...but usually it seems that you always have a litlle summin summin bugging you just before...I guess to keep you in check.

    Best,
    John
  • Greg53
    Greg53 Member Posts: 849
    #26
    Skiffin16 said:

    Thanks Everyone...
    It means a lot to know you all are thinking of me and keeping Shelley and I in your prayers.

    P, even though it's my 4th PET, I'm only a little over 3 years post Tx.

    The scans tend to be less scary than the first few...but usually it seems that you always have a litlle summin summin bugging you just before...I guess to keep you in check.

    Best,
    John

    I've been hearing rumors.......
    Skiff,

    I've been hearing rumors coming outta the Sunshine State lately. The women are ecstatic and the fish are scared!

    You da Man! Congrats!!

    Greg
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #27
    Hi John
    The report read "there is a lot of fishing for you in the future". Just so glad to see you doing well.

    May God continue to bless and keep you in his care
    Tim
  • Jimbo55
    Jimbo55 Member Posts: 590 Member
    #28
    Excellent
    Great news John and you most certainly deserve this. You've helped more people on this site than you realize. Cheers.

    Jimbo
  • Redbanker
    Redbanker Member Posts: 36
    #29
    Congrats to Our Elder Statesman
    John, this is such wonderful news. Great for you personally,of course, but equally good for this collective as a whole. You've been a beacon of light and a source of calm for so many who have come to this board--that certainly has been the case for me. And the example you give of how to live life, well, that could teach people outside the confines of this group. You've made your mark here.

    Keep chummin', Skipper.

    Nancy
  • wild willy
    wild willy Member Posts: 63 Member
    #30
    congrats
    congrats john lots of fishing left. i'm 3years 5 months post treatment.did'nt realize it was that far out till now.my next scan is in april.i'v had a sore throat for about 2 wks. that has me a little worried but as you know any thing around your throat causes worry now. i guess its that way from now on. congrats again john. bill
  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #31
    wild willy said:

    congrats
    congrats john lots of fishing left. i'm 3years 5 months post treatment.did'nt realize it was that far out till now.my next scan is in april.i'v had a sore throat for about 2 wks. that has me a little worried but as you know any thing around your throat causes worry now. i guess its that way from now on. congrats again john. bill

    And you know that....
    You know it....LOL.

    Before all of this if I had something going on I usually would just wait it out and it would go away....typical man thing I'm sure.

    My wife will make an appointment and go to the MD over nearly everything that comes up.

    But then late in 2008 I had a mild irritation in my throat....it never went away, didn't get worse, just wouldn't go away.

    Now if something head, throat, chest, etc....hangs around for more than a week or a few days....well you all know. You get nervous, a little scared, and think the worse.

    Which does get a bit irritating as my ENT always tells me, the effects of rads will last for several years.

    But he also always encourages me to stay pro-active, not re-active.

    Best,
    John
  • michdjp
    michdjp Member Posts: 220
    #32
    Skiffin16 said:

    And you know that....
    You know it....LOL.

    Before all of this if I had something going on I usually would just wait it out and it would go away....typical man thing I'm sure.

    My wife will make an appointment and go to the MD over nearly everything that comes up.

    But then late in 2008 I had a mild irritation in my throat....it never went away, didn't get worse, just wouldn't go away.

    Now if something head, throat, chest, etc....hangs around for more than a week or a few days....well you all know. You get nervous, a little scared, and think the worse.

    Which does get a bit irritating as my ENT always tells me, the effects of rads will last for several years.

    But he also always encourages me to stay pro-active, not re-active.

    Best,
    John

    Great news...you provide so
    Great news...you provide so much to everyone here!
    It gives hope to all
    Thank you for everything including sharing your good news
    Stay well
    Michelle
  • fisrpotpe
    fisrpotpe Member Posts: 1,349 Member
    #33
    better than
    that is better news than any fish caught or live well full. congrats.

    btw the way, my statement is official

    congrats, now go out and do the dance, put it on video and share for all us to see.

    PTL
    john
  • Crazymom
    Crazymom Member Posts: 339 Member
    #34
    Great News
    Congratulations! I am happy for you!

    Ann
  • patricke
    patricke Member Posts: 570 Member
    #35
    AWESOME
    You hooked into some Great News John, no need to flounder, nothing fishey there, what a great report catch! Just keep those NEDS coming!

    PATRICK
  • ditto1
    ditto1 Member Posts: 660
    #36
    patricke said:

    AWESOME
    You hooked into some Great News John, no need to flounder, nothing fishey there, what a great report catch! Just keep those NEDS coming!

    PATRICK

    Congrats
    on your good news. I will Ditto what so many have said, Skiffin you have been so helpful to so many, and I think I can speak for others that when we post we often look forward to your words of wisdom, or musical lyrics, or fish pictures or something that just works for the moment. You have the wisdom to hold our hands when necessary and the strength to tell us to get up and press on if thats what we need to hear. So may many fish jump in your boat and as P51 says will look forward to 5 year NED. But for today enjoy.....
  • D Lewis
    D Lewis Member Posts: 1,581 Member
    #37
    Skiffin16 said:

    And you know that....
    You know it....LOL.

    Before all of this if I had something going on I usually would just wait it out and it would go away....typical man thing I'm sure.

    My wife will make an appointment and go to the MD over nearly everything that comes up.

    But then late in 2008 I had a mild irritation in my throat....it never went away, didn't get worse, just wouldn't go away.

    Now if something head, throat, chest, etc....hangs around for more than a week or a few days....well you all know. You get nervous, a little scared, and think the worse.

    Which does get a bit irritating as my ENT always tells me, the effects of rads will last for several years.

    But he also always encourages me to stay pro-active, not re-active.

    Best,
    John

    So pleased to hear of NED!
    We love NED!

    Pro-active Deb
  • pascotty
    pascotty Member Posts: 174 Member
    #38
    Grrrreat
    Best news. So glad to hear that. Another milestone xxxxx
  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #39
    ~Official~
    OK, as of this afternoon....now it's official.

    I saw my MD, all is good....

    Even my TSH levels have come back within normal ranges. That's two in a row for TSH....was trending at nearly 7.0, back to just under 5.0 the last two CBC labs...

    Thanks all,
    ~John
  • hwt
    hwt Member Posts: 2,328 Member
    #40
    Skiffin16 said:

    ~Official~
    OK, as of this afternoon....now it's official.

    I saw my MD, all is good....

    Even my TSH levels have come back within normal ranges. That's two in a row for TSH....was trending at nearly 7.0, back to just under 5.0 the last two CBC labs...

    Thanks all,
    ~John

    TSH level
    Is that something we need to know or ask about? I have follow-up appt, with ONC this week and was just writing down my questions.
  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    #41
    WHOO HOO John!!
    I'll accept your unofficial report, because I have a feeling you read this medical stuff just fine.

    p

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