scan results

janderson1964
janderson1964 Member Posts: 2,215 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1
I just got my scan results back and still no evidence of disease. For those of you who dont know my story i have been battling stage IV colon cancer for over 7 years. I have had 2 recurrences. The last one was at the end of 2011. I had my 4th surgery in December 2011 and have been NED since then. I hope this gives some of you hope.
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  • steveandnat
    steveandnat Member Posts: 886
    #2
    Such great news

    I'm so thrilled hearing your great news! You must be doing summer salts.  Pray you never have a recurrence.  Jeff

  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #3
    As Expected...

    Clearly, we are seeing positive response tfrom the treatment regimen...

    Big congrats, Jeff!

     

  • jen2012
    jen2012 Member Posts: 1,607 Member
    #4
    Great news...congrats!
    Great news...congrats! Thanks for continuing to share your story...it definately gives much needed hope!
  • maglets
    maglets Member Posts: 2,576 Member
    #5
    jen2012 said:

    Great news...congrats!
    Great news...congrats! Thanks for continuing to share your story...it definately gives much needed hope!

    so great

    that is soooo great I know it gives me great hope.  Still struggling with losing Cheryl....I just caught up with that news.....and Rob in van....some of the real old timers......dang it ain't easy .  So big congrats to you.....I know you follow me tooWink....we gotta keep on keepin on .  Well done!

     

    mags

  • Phil64
    Phil64 Member Posts: 838 Member
    #6
    Thanks for posting

    Congratulations!!!  I have an increasing CEA level (since last few FolFox treatments and post treatments).  My CEA last tested at 40.  I have had CT of Chest, Abdomen, and Pelvis and that shows clear.  I have had another colonoscopy (Monday) and that shows clear.  I'm scheduled for another PET scan and MRI of liver on 1/17.  The Onc is concerned about the rising CEA levels but we can't find any tumors so far.  I was diagnosed with Stage IV in June.  So far I've had a colon and lung resection.  If the CEA level was down I'd be celebrating but given the rising CEA I am concerned and worried.

  • Phil64
    Phil64 Member Posts: 838 Member
    #7
    Thanks for posting

    Congratulations!!!  I have an increasing CEA level (since last few FolFox treatments and post treatments).  My CEA last tested at 40.  I have had CT of Chest, Abdomen, and Pelvis and that shows clear.  I have had another colonoscopy (Monday) and that shows clear.  I'm scheduled for another PET scan and MRI of liver on 1/17.  The Onc is concerned about the rising CEA levels but we can't find any tumors so far.  I was diagnosed with Stage IV in June.  So far I've had a colon and lung resection.  If the CEA level was down I'd be celebrating but given the rising CEA I am concerned and worried.

  • jasminsaba
    jasminsaba Member Posts: 157 Member
    #8
    Congratulations!!!

    elated about your good news ... best wishes for continuing NED for many more years to come.

  • richls
    richls Member Posts: 54
    #9
    I am so glad to hear your

    I am so glad to hear your great news! You are an inspiration. You give us hope. I wish you nothing but good news in your fight. Thank you for sharing.

     

  • richls
    richls Member Posts: 54
    #10
    Phil64 said:

    Thanks for posting

    Congratulations!!!  I have an increasing CEA level (since last few FolFox treatments and post treatments).  My CEA last tested at 40.  I have had CT of Chest, Abdomen, and Pelvis and that shows clear.  I have had another colonoscopy (Monday) and that shows clear.  I'm scheduled for another PET scan and MRI of liver on 1/17.  The Onc is concerned about the rising CEA levels but we can't find any tumors so far.  I was diagnosed with Stage IV in June.  So far I've had a colon and lung resection.  If the CEA level was down I'd be celebrating but given the rising CEA I am concerned and worried.

    Hang in there Phil. I will

    Hang in there Phil. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for continued ned results.

  • YoVita
    YoVita Member Posts: 590 Member
    #11
    Great news

    Can't help but think that your exercise (I know you bike a lot) is helping you stay NED.  Keep it up!

  • bigman4christ
    bigman4christ Member Posts: 87
    #12
    surgery question?

    I am glad that you are NED for some time now  janderson1964 that makes me hopeful for the future.  I am currious tho i keep reading about people having surgeries and that seems to help why havent the Dr. wanted to do surgery on me yet?  does that mean that i dont have as advanced stage 4 as you guys or does it mean that it is just in to hard of a spot to get to, or do they not want to do it because it is not worth it?  I know that i have several large masses on my liver that are growing instead of shrinking and they are concerned about that.  do you think that could be the reason why?

  • jen2012
    jen2012 Member Posts: 1,607 Member
    #13
    bigman4christ said:

    surgery question?

    I am glad that you are NED for some time now  janderson1964 that makes me hopeful for the future.  I am currious tho i keep reading about people having surgeries and that seems to help why havent the Dr. wanted to do surgery on me yet?  does that mean that i dont have as advanced stage 4 as you guys or does it mean that it is just in to hard of a spot to get to, or do they not want to do it because it is not worth it?  I know that i have several large masses on my liver that are growing instead of shrinking and they are concerned about that.  do you think that could be the reason why?

    Hi Zach...have you asked
    Hi Zach...have you asked about surgery? My husband hasnt had surgery yet either. Seems they try to shrink the tumors with chemo first...tho not in all cases it seems. Are they talking about trying a different chemo for you?
  • dmj101
    dmj101 Member Posts: 527 Member
    #14
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    Congratulations!!!!!
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    Congratulations!!!!!
    I am so happy for you ..
    Now stay NED...
  • annalexandria
    annalexandria Member Posts: 2,571 Member
    #15
    That's fantastic news!

    Your story should give hope to everyone on the board, so thanks for sharing!  Smile  Ann Alexandria

  • Momof2plusteentwins
    Momof2plusteentwins Member Posts: 509 Member
    #16
    Jeff
    Thanks for posting and congratulations. I am still in my 1st year of stage IV and love to hear long term success. May you always remain NED.
    Sandy :)
  • Chelsea71
    Chelsea71 Member Posts: 1,169 Member
    #17
    Momof2plusteentwins said:

    Jeff
    Thanks for posting and congratulations. I am still in my 1st year of stage IV and love to hear long term success. May you always remain NED.
    Sandy :)

    Great news.
    Great news. Congratulations!

    Chelsea
  • Varmint5
    Varmint5 Member Posts: 384 Member
    #18
    Wonderful!

    So glad to hear your good news! Thanks for sharing it - yes, it does give us hope. May you be NED forevermore!

    Sandy

  • Brenda Bricco
    Brenda Bricco Member Posts: 579 Member
    #19
    Thank you, thank you... I

    Thank you, thank you... I need to hear these wonderful results. Laughing

  • wawaju04976
    wawaju04976 Member Posts: 316 Member
    #20
    Brenda Bricco said:

    Thank you, thank you... I

    Thank you, thank you... I need to hear these wonderful results. Laughing

    Yes, need to hear storied

    Yes, need to hear storied like this. Thank you!

  • tommycat
    tommycat Member Posts: 790 Member
    #21
    Woohoo!

    May your Bromance with NED live happily ever after!!!!!

    Congratulations!

    Tommycat

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