ALL CLEAR!

RunnerZ
RunnerZ Member Posts: 185
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Just wanted to let you all know that my colonoscopy went perfectly on Friday. Nothing...no new polyps, no sign of recurrence. Dr. said that he would see me again in 3 years. I just want to thank all of you for your kind words of encouragement. It means so much during trying days. I especially feel better hearing how difficult follow-ups are for all of us. It makes me feel like less of a chicken-$%#@! Now I just have to figure out the rest of my life...but it's a little easier with that test behind me (ha ha!). Well, 7 years and 2 months after diagnosis I am still disease free and considered cured. For anybody new here, keep the faith. It does happen! Thanks again survivors. We are a special breed!

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  • alihamilton
    alihamilton Member Posts: 347 Member
    #2
    That is GREAT news and gives such hope to other survivors and caregivers. It is wonderful that you still post after so many years being NED....but we need you! So do not stop posting! I hope this latest news will help you sort out the other aspects of your life. My husband is doing well too....nearly three years after diagnosis but his job as a consultant attorney is very stressful, especially as he is a worrier. Sometimes, I just want to hide him away from it all and protect him for any stress, but I realize that is not possible. Ah, life is tough!

    Ali
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  • jana11
    jana11 Member Posts: 705
    #4
    Hurray!! Celebrate... and have one for me! I am so happy for you, and hopeful I can get a free and clear report.

    I agree with the others. you are a generous person who realizes how much others need to know about you. Thank you for taking time to share with everyone.... you give us all hope. :)

    Stay well - keep the big picture in mind, jana
  • fedester
    fedester Member Posts: 753 Member
    #5
    hi runner.
    great news, now you can move on with your life.
    congrats again.
    all the best
    bruce
  • ron50
    ron50 Member Posts: 1,723 Member
    #6
    Great news mate ,now on with the adventure called LIFE,you really have done well Ron.
  • Betsydoglover
    Betsydoglover Member Posts: 1,248 Member
    #7
    Runer -

    I am SO happy. You are an inspiration to all of us. 7 years and 2 months! How wonderful! I am celebrating 9 and 1/2 months since diagnosis and current NED status. I can only imagine how great SEVEN years is. But, I am sure looking forward to it.

    Great news.

    Betsy
  • JADot
    JADot Member Posts: 709 Member
    #8
    Woohoo! congrats RunnerZ. 7 years from now I have I'll post something similar!

    JADot.
  • Moesimo
    Moesimo Member Posts: 1,072 Member
    #9
    Congrats on the all clear. You give the rest of us hope. I can't wait to say seven years all clear.

    Maureen
  • HowardJ
    HowardJ Member Posts: 474
    #10
    Great news. Very inspiring!

    Howard
  • taraHK
    taraHK Member Posts: 1,952 Member
    #11
    Hooray!! Excellent news.
    Tara
  • jenalynet
    jenalynet Member Posts: 361 Member
    #12
    Great news..I am happy for you..Audrey
  • nanuk
    nanuk Member Posts: 1,358 Member
    #13
    Hopefully you have a personal web page; this kind of news needs to be permanently shared. It means a lot to people who are waiting, waiting for this or that test, etc. We sometimes put our lives on hold while waiting, and forget to live each day to the fullest extent possible. Thanks for sharing your positive information. Bud
  • kangatoo
    kangatoo Member Posts: 2,105 Member
    #14
    nanuk said:

    Hopefully you have a personal web page; this kind of news needs to be permanently shared. It means a lot to people who are waiting, waiting for this or that test, etc. We sometimes put our lives on hold while waiting, and forget to live each day to the fullest extent possible. Thanks for sharing your positive information. Bud

    G'day Runner...I am sure that you too have endured some hard miles on your journey mate.Now you have the other kind of courage...to know that many here need your inspiration! We all share the good and the bad times.....but the best part is hearing of long term battles fought and won.
    Your story will always inspire hope...many thanks mate, Ross and Jen
  • jsabol
    jsabol Member Posts: 1,145 Member
    #15
    GREAT NEWS. Time to breathe again and get back to those life decisions! Thanks for keeping us posted; to hear that word "cure" is inspirational. Judy

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