NED after 4 years!

Mikemetz
Mikemetz Member Posts: 465 Member
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

I got the word yesterday that my recent CT scan showed NED!  It's been a very long and rough ride, but those of you who are in the "Battle zone" right now should know that this is a winnable fight for a large majority of HNC patients and their caregivers.  The new-normal of cancer survival is well worth the fight.

While I didn't find this site until 2+ years after treatments were over, it has been a real source of strength and support--my only hope is that I can give the same to those who are knee-deep in the fight right now.

I still have a few things to check off on my Cancer Revenge List, but hope do get those things done before my 5th NED anniversary.

Mike

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  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #2
    Congratz...

    Awesome news...woohoo...

    JG

  • longtermsurvivor
    longtermsurvivor Member Posts: 1,842 Member
    #3
    Good stuff

    How goes the battle with ORN?

  • rachel12yrsuv
    rachel12yrsuv Member Posts: 435
    #4
    Congratulations Mike! Get
    Congratulations Mike! Get that Revenge and enjoy everyday!


    Rachel
  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    #5
    congrats!!  i'm dancing a jig

    congrats!!  i'm dancing a jig 4 u...lol.  Laughing

    God bless,

    dj

  • peggylulu
    peggylulu Member Posts: 375
    #6
    What great news

    Mike that is so good to hear ! Congratulations on 4 years NED !!!! I hope I get to say the same thing in 4 years ! Thanks for posting !

    Peggy

  • luv4lacrosse
    luv4lacrosse Member Posts: 1,410 Member
    #7
    Congrats

    That's great news.

    Best

    Mike

  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    #8
    YEAAAHHHH

    Best news ever, Mike!!  This is turning into another good NED week, it appears.  Congratulations.....I LOVE NED!!

    p

  • osmotar
    osmotar Member Posts: 1,006
    #9
    Yeah

    Wonderful news!!!!!

  • hwt
    hwt Member Posts: 2,328 Member
    #10
    osmotar said:

    Yeah

    Wonderful news!!!!!

    Mike

    Awesome news...congrats! 

  • cureitall66
    cureitall66 Member Posts: 913
    #11
    Great News!

    Thanks for sharing your victory. Yes, it does give us New Peeps a great sense of HOPE! 

    Wishing you many, many more of these NED's.

    ~C 

  • HobbsDoggy
    HobbsDoggy Member Posts: 276
    #12
    Fantastic!

    What great news.  Not only for you but for all who are in the battle.  What a ride, so many ups and downs, especially at first.  Wonderful to see survivors that are ready for the next stage of life where cancer no longer defines us.  Go!

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,724 Member
    #13
    NED 24/7 x 4 years

    Mike,

     

    Four years NED that is fantastic!

     

    Many more years,

     

    Matt

  • Mikemetz
    Mikemetz Member Posts: 465 Member
    #14
    Thanks

    Thanks for the reply posts--they are much appreciated.  People who come here often now recognize the cycle that starts with "Just diagnosed...." and ends one of two ways, "My warrior has fallen..." or "Just got NED..."   Because of that, NED is bittersweet--those of us who get NED know that we have survived something that others have not, even when they fought has hard as we did.

    I have never asked why I got cancer.  "**** happens" is the best answer I could come up with if I had to.  But many times I have wondered why I am still here while others, like my next door neighbor and a very lovely man, did not make it.

    Those who are in the battle, hang in there--this is a survivable disease for many, and life after cancer is well worth what you are going through right now.

    Mike

     

  • hawk711
    hawk711 Member Posts: 566
    #15
    Mikemetz said:

    Thanks

    Thanks for the reply posts--they are much appreciated.  People who come here often now recognize the cycle that starts with "Just diagnosed...." and ends one of two ways, "My warrior has fallen..." or "Just got NED..."   Because of that, NED is bittersweet--those of us who get NED know that we have survived something that others have not, even when they fought has hard as we did.

    I have never asked why I got cancer.  "**** happens" is the best answer I could come up with if I had to.  But many times I have wondered why I am still here while others, like my next door neighbor and a very lovely man, did not make it.

    Those who are in the battle, hang in there--this is a survivable disease for many, and life after cancer is well worth what you are going through right now.

    Mike

     

    NED in the house

    MIke

    We have been here a long time, 3 years for me.  I'm so happy for your NED news and happier that you have such a positive attitude on this mess we have all gone or are going through.

    I have been NED for 2 years and am now having some teeth, jaw issues, but like you said, there is life after cancer and is well worth the effort.  so I am teeing it up to get through this current crap and get on with a happy life.  Keep posting, your attitude is infectious.

    all the best,

    Steve

  • katenorwood
    katenorwood Member Posts: 1,912
    #16
    Mikemetz said:

    Thanks

    Thanks for the reply posts--they are much appreciated.  People who come here often now recognize the cycle that starts with "Just diagnosed...." and ends one of two ways, "My warrior has fallen..." or "Just got NED..."   Because of that, NED is bittersweet--those of us who get NED know that we have survived something that others have not, even when they fought has hard as we did.

    I have never asked why I got cancer.  "**** happens" is the best answer I could come up with if I had to.  But many times I have wondered why I am still here while others, like my next door neighbor and a very lovely man, did not make it.

    Those who are in the battle, hang in there--this is a survivable disease for many, and life after cancer is well worth what you are going through right now.

    Mike

     

    agreed !

    Mike,

    First of all congrads on the NED !  Wink And I absolutely agree with your remarks on outcomes.  Some days I feel like we're in a duck shoot.....but we all need to stay positive and upbeat and just live as normal as possible.  I'm so happy with your news though !   Katie 

  • MICH4EL
    MICH4EL Member Posts: 73
    #17
    Thanks

    Thanks, Mike, for your message.  I am starting radiation in about a week and it is very encouraging to hear from someone who has been through it and and now is NED after 4 years.  I appreciate that you took the time to post your message.

    M

  • akbear49
    akbear49 Member Posts: 51
    #18
    Woo Hooo

    great news

    congrats

    Ed

  • Billie67
    Billie67 Member Posts: 898
    #19
    akbear49 said:

    Woo Hooo

    great news

    congrats

    Ed

    YES!!!

    That is amazing news, I am so happy for you. 

    I want to be just like you when I grow up!

    Billie

  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #20
    Hi Mike

    Very good news and happy for you.

     

    Hondo

  • fishmanpa
    fishmanpa Member Posts: 1,227 Member
    #21
    Way to Go!

    Thank you for the encouraging post. Hearing about 4 years NED is the positive I needed to help me through the next battle.

    "T"

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