PET CT NED
Glv49
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Hi,
For all the newbies who don't know me. DX in 2003 with StageIV colon cancer. Surgery, colostomy which was reversed successfully after 18mos. Folfox regimine with fanny pack 24 hrs a day for 6 wks, along with radiation. Then 6 mos of chemo oxillaplatin, 5FU, leucovorin. I have been in remission since 2004. Just had my PET/CT last week, and saw my onc today. She said NED. I don't have to see her again till next year at this time, and she said no need for a PET every year, only a CAT scan, as long as my numbers stay like they are now. And, will only have my CEA, and CA125 every 6 mos with my blood work. She said I am doing great. I hope this gives somebody some hope, NEVER EVER give up.. things didn't look very promising for me in the beginning... but.. I kept up the faith, and the fight, and I am still here. I guess God has a bigger plan for me someplace, sometime. But for today I am doing that naked happy dance with NED, and loving every minute of every day. Good luck to everyone battling this beast, and God bless all of us.
Gail
For all the newbies who don't know me. DX in 2003 with StageIV colon cancer. Surgery, colostomy which was reversed successfully after 18mos. Folfox regimine with fanny pack 24 hrs a day for 6 wks, along with radiation. Then 6 mos of chemo oxillaplatin, 5FU, leucovorin. I have been in remission since 2004. Just had my PET/CT last week, and saw my onc today. She said NED. I don't have to see her again till next year at this time, and she said no need for a PET every year, only a CAT scan, as long as my numbers stay like they are now. And, will only have my CEA, and CA125 every 6 mos with my blood work. She said I am doing great. I hope this gives somebody some hope, NEVER EVER give up.. things didn't look very promising for me in the beginning... but.. I kept up the faith, and the fight, and I am still here. I guess God has a bigger plan for me someplace, sometime. But for today I am doing that naked happy dance with NED, and loving every minute of every day. Good luck to everyone battling this beast, and God bless all of us.
Gail
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Gail,
Thanks for the encouragement. I love good news!!!!
So glad your NED!
Jen0 -
Awesome! I read these when I am feeling down as a stage 4 myself.
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