DANCING WITH NED!

Patrusha
Patrusha Member Posts: 487
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Saw my oncologists this morning and got the results from my CT scans. "No evidence of metastatic disease" in the lungs, abdomen or pelvis. The two spots in my liver remain unchanged and they still suspect both to be fatty cysts. They'll do another scan in July (along with colonoscopy).

My bloodwork was all normal. The CEA was still below 1 just as it was back in September. In July when I had full-blown cancer it was only 1.5, so it may not be a good indicator for me, but I still like to see it down below detectable levels!

Whew. I feel like I am getting my life back. Now if I could just find a job and replace the salary my family depends on, well now, that would be just peachy! Still, I'd rather be jobless and NED than be working and still have cancer, eh?!!! YEAH!!!
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  • spongebob
    spongebob Member Posts: 2,565 Member
    #2
    Pat -

    WOO-HOO for YOU! Congrats - time to get your bowling short, eh? Keep that great attitude about the job. Something will come along.

    Don't worry, be happy!

    - Sponge
  • AveriRN
    AveriRN Member Posts: 61
    #3
    congrats on the NED! I was wondering how long remission has been for u? and if u were on any type of maintenance medication i.e. Avastin, or something like that? Your story sounds similar to mine and I was just curious.

    Sincerely,
    Averi
  • goldfinch
    goldfinch Member Posts: 735
    #4
    YIPPEE!!!!!!!
    Mary
  • betina61
    betina61 Member Posts: 642 Member
    #5
    Hi Patrusha I am so happy for you,and of course you are starting to get your life back, that sounds so good I am hoping that pretty soon I could be posting too,DANCING WITH NED as I'm getting closer to the end of chemo I began the New Year a little bit anxious,and I don't know why not very optimistic. Anyway again congratulations and enjoy life. Lots of hugs.
  • chynabear
    chynabear Member Posts: 481 Member
    #6
    What awesome news!!!

    NED is such a great dancer. I am hoping that on Tuesday I will be posting this message myself.
  • valeriec
    valeriec Member Posts: 348 Member
    #7
    Congradulations Patrusha-

    Couldn't be happier for you!! Here's to a healthier New Year for you.
    God bless-
    ValerieC
  • 66Rose
    66Rose Member Posts: 58
    #8
    Pat! AWESOME!

    Congrats to you!!!!

    Liz :)
  • JADot
    JADot Member Posts: 709 Member
    #9
    Pat,

    Whoohoo! Congrats!!!

    Ying
  • AnnieM939
    AnnieM939 Member Posts: 38
    #10
    Great news and congratulations!! I'm sure a job is just around the corner!! Keep up the good work.

    Annie
  • jams67
    jams67 Member Posts: 925 Member
    #11
    Fantastic! I just got my CEA back with a 0.9 and I feel like I singing and dancing. NED can make you a little drunk with happiness just being in his presence. jams
  • Betsydoglover
    Betsydoglover Member Posts: 1,248 Member
    #12
    Wonderful news, Pat!

    Good luck with the job search, but you are right - jobless and NED is definitely the preferable place!

    Take care,
    Betsy
  • lynn1222
    lynn1222 Member Posts: 105
    #13
    yay, praise god, yahew, you go girl, lets see did i leave any out. i am so glad to hear this news thank god you have been healed. i couldnt be happier for you.

    enjoy your dance
    lynn
  • scouty
    scouty Member Posts: 1,965 Member
    #14
    Dance away and enjoy girlfriend!!!!!!! NED is a very good lead, almost as good a dancer as Nanuk (Bud). Celebrate!!!!!!

    Lisa P.
  • taraHK
    taraHK Member Posts: 1,952 Member
    #15
    Congratulations! I am so happy for you. Hooray!!!
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #16
    YEA YEA YEA YEA YEAA YEA YEA!!!

    Time for a BIG NAKED HAPPY DANCE!!!!

    Congrats, my dear!!!!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • usakat
    usakat Member Posts: 610 Member
    #17
    Hello Patrusha,
    CONGRATULATIONS! You and I have been neck and neck through this whole thing - surgery, chemo and NED at the same time. I was just restaged NED last Friday. Isn't it great? Wishing you a healthly and happy 2007. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers, Sister.
    Katie
  • vinny3
    vinny3 Member Posts: 928 Member
    #18
    That's wonderful news. I know there was alot of anxiety about making the chemo decisions and isn't it so nice to be NED?

    ****
  • CAMaura
    CAMaura Member Posts: 719 Member
    #19
    See...a good year for you has just begun!!!
    Only good thoughts coming your way - Maura
  • nanuk
    nanuk Member Posts: 1,358 Member
    #20
    COOL BEANS! Like everything else, good news comes in threes..the next will be a job..
  • HowardJ
    HowardJ Member Posts: 474
    #21
    Congratulations!! Great news--Celebrate!

    Howard

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