Should I be happy?

AmyD1310
AmyD1310 Member Posts: 59
in Anal Cancer #1

Hi again!

So, I got my pet scan results, and both doctors said everything looks "great"! They both talked about expected hot spots due to inflammation from radiation, but that I have responded very well to treatment. My colorectal surgeon did a DRE and said he didn't feel a mass at all. With that and nothing "suspicious" on my scan he basically said I'm cured. Did anyone one else have a similar situation for their follow-up PET scan? I want to do a happy dance...can I??? Love to all.

-Amy

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  • jcorum
    jcorum Member Posts: 54 Member
    edited April 2017 #2
    Yes, Amy, you can do a happy dance!!!

    You will probably feel anxiety the first few times you go for follow up CT scans & checkups but i quit having ct scans at 5 years NED and i just go twice a year now for an anal check with my surgeon. Just had that done & he said all is good! I am 6 1/2 years NED

  • eihtak
    eihtak Member Posts: 1,473 Member
    edited April 2017 #3
    Amy.....

    Yes.....dance the night away!

    Congratulations on the great report!! While none of us know what tomorrow may bring I always try to celebrate "today" and you have every reason to be HAPPY right now!

    This is wonderful news!

    katheryn

  • AmyD1310
    AmyD1310 Member Posts: 59
    #4
    Dancing!

    Thank you so much for your responses! It makes me feel better to know that this response is fairly "normal" for only 5 weeks out of treatment. I feel a ton of relief knowing that the doctors say it worked/is working! 

  • mp327
    mp327 Member Posts: 4,440 Member
    #5
    Amy

    Based on these results, I think you have every reason to be very happy and encouraged that your cancer is gone!  I am so, so happy for you!

  • csalek
    csalek Member Posts: 23 Member
    edited May 2017 #6
    Yes !!

    I remember feeling the same way. Yes-rejoice and believe ! I am a little over a year out...now if I could stop worrying about it returning I would be fine : )

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