4 year Ovca survivor now~~~

Susan523
Susan523 Member Posts: 231 Member
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
May 17 of this year marked 4 years since my diagnosis; and June 1st marked 4 years since my 'big surgery'.

I have had 3 recurrences after inital diagnosis.

I have had 4 sessions of chemo, finishing the last one Feb 10, 2010.

My CA was 6.1 in March, and 3 weeks ago it had creeped up to 8.9 (Normal scale is 0-17).

Tomorrow is my 3-month check-up, and I'm hoping they'll say "come back in 3 months" again.

It's a very odd feeling to have a clear calendar after so very, very long....


Hope, Faith, & Prayer, and mostly God, has gotten me through this. I hope He sends some healing blessings my way, and that I get to dance w/NED for atleast a little while longer~

xoxo

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  • uju99
    uju99 Member Posts: 13
    #2
    wishing you all the best
    well, my wife is also going thru this.....
    she was diagnosed last year here in US

    did all complete surgery, removed OV, FT, and UT

    CA-125 was 17
    but it has risen again.....

    this looks like first recurrence.....
    Still CT does not show any sign....
    But CA rising

    Any advise, tips, suggestions ?
  • msfanciful
    msfanciful Member Posts: 559
    #3
    Hi Susan,
    I'm right there
    Hi Susan,

    I'm right there with you my friend.

    Since finishing my taxol 2 weeks ago, I can't imagine not seeing my doctor for 2 months!

    I'm almost afraid to look past any given "next appt" dates, in fear that something is going to go wrong. But I shake that fear away.

    I'm so happy for you is what I wanted to say and I hope and pray that I can claim 4 years (I just made it past the 3 year mark) as you have.

    I guess we know to just enjoy this free time we have.

    I've actually started my sculptures/paintings again.


    Take care,

    Sharon
  • kayandok
    kayandok Member Posts: 1,202 Member
    #4
    4 years
    Susan, you are a warrior! I remember so well your last treatment and how tough it was. So happy that you are NED, and wish you many many more years!
    Hugs,
    Kathleen
  • Tina Brown
    Tina Brown Member Posts: 1,036 Member
    #5
    Hi Susan
    It is nice to hear from you and I really hope things go well for you.

    Much love Susan Tina xx
  • BonnieR
    BonnieR Member Posts: 1,526 Member
    #6
    Echoing the praises
    dear susan, thank for the post and congratulations!! Had to jump on the cheering sections bandwagon with a cheer too. Hugs Bonnie
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    BonnieR said:

    Echoing the praises
    dear susan, thank for the post and congratulations!! Had to jump on the cheering sections bandwagon with a cheer too. Hugs Bonnie

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  • NCEllen
    NCEllen Member Posts: 115 Member
    #8
    Keep that smile! Hope your
    Keep that smile! Hope your check-up went well. My internet was down all day yesterday, but you were on my mind. Wishing you some wonderful summer time memories to make. Hope, Faith and Prayers abound also from my house to yours. For everything give thanks, in times of joy and even in time of trial. Healing Hugs 2U, Ellen
  • saundra
    saundra Member Posts: 1,370 Member
    #9
    Adding my best wishes!!!
    You are doing great, Susan. Keep us posted. Saundra
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  • Angelasmom2
    Angelasmom2 Member Posts: 146
    #11
    NCEllen said:

    Keep that smile! Hope your
    Keep that smile! Hope your check-up went well. My internet was down all day yesterday, but you were on my mind. Wishing you some wonderful summer time memories to make. Hope, Faith and Prayers abound also from my house to yours. For everything give thanks, in times of joy and even in time of trial. Healing Hugs 2U, Ellen

    surgery
    Please pray for my daughter Angela. She is having surgery to find out if she has ovarian cancer. The CT scans looked very bad and her Doctor thinks its cancer. The surgery is on her birthday, July 8th. She is married and has three small childern. She willbe 38 the day of the surgery.
  • Susan523
    Susan523 Member Posts: 231 Member
    #12
    unknown said:

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    Thank you everyone!!!
    Thank you all for the encouraging wishes :)

    I'm happy to say that I saw my oncologist this week, and I don't have to go back for 3 months!

    I am, of course, unhappy about the rise in my CA, but I've chosen NOT to think about that until October when it's time to get tested again. This is the longest I've had 'off of chemo' in the past 4 years, so I'm going to enjoy it as much as I can.

    Love & Prayers to all of you~
    ~Susan xoxo

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