My dad is still NED

pink05
pink05 Member Posts: 550
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi everyone. I haven't posted in a while, but I do read your posts often. My dad was first diagnosed with colon cancer almost 5 years ago. He was stage IV with 2-3 liver mets. My dad had surgery for the initial tumor in the colon and then did 6 months of chemo. After the six months of chemo, the liver mets disappeared completely and never came back since. My dad has been NED for 4 years. His doctor said that my dad is in full remission and that if he continues to be NED next year, he will be cured.

I just wanted to post this because I know there has been bad news on this board lately and I wanted to give you all some good news.

My dad really didn't do much with his diet. He does take a few supplements. But I believe the main reason my dad is still with us today is prayer. When my father was first diagnosed, I was so devastated. The only place I could truly turn to was to God for his help. Since then, my spiritual life has been strengthened and so has my dad's. I really believe that my dad has received a miracle-Thank you Jesus!!!

Please don't give up, there is hope!!! My dad is an example of that.

God bless all of you,

-Lee-

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  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH Member Posts: 1,456 Member
    #2
    Hi Lee, that's really great

    Hi Lee, that's really great news, I am so very happy for your Dad! Your post put a smile on my face and gives me hope that my Rick will be NED someday too. Full remission - and possibly CURED - what an absolutely wonderful thing to hear! :-) Thank you, and God Bless you and your family as well, Cynthia
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #3
    Thank you Lee!
    This kind of news makes my day! I am really happy for you + your Dad + I really appreciate you coming here to share such positive news. I kind of needed that today. If you don't mind my asking, what chemo was your Dad on?
  • sasjourney
    sasjourney Member Posts: 395 Member
    #4
    Thank you Lee!
    Your post gives me and so many others lots of hope. You have no idea how wonderful it is to hear about your Dad. Thank you for sharing this with us.

    I am so glad he is cured of this terrible disease.

    God bless you both,

    Sara
  • pink05
    pink05 Member Posts: 550
    #5
    AnneCan said:

    Thank you Lee!
    This kind of news makes my day! I am really happy for you + your Dad + I really appreciate you coming here to share such positive news. I kind of needed that today. If you don't mind my asking, what chemo was your Dad on?

    my dad
    Hi, my dad was on a oxaliplatin, leukovorin, 5-fu, and avastin. I'm glad this news has helped. Please let me know if you have any other questions!
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #6
    pink05 said:

    my dad
    Hi, my dad was on a oxaliplatin, leukovorin, 5-fu, and avastin. I'm glad this news has helped. Please let me know if you have any other questions!

    Thanks Lee!
    You truly helped me have a better day.
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #7
    Wow
    Lee,

    That's some of the best news we've heard in a LONG time around here. Thank you for sharing. Praying for continued health for your dad.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • Kathryn_in_MN
    Kathryn_in_MN Member Posts: 1,252 Member
    #8
    Great news!
    Thanks for sharing with us!
  • Joy1216
    Joy1216 Member Posts: 290 Member
    #9
    Glad your dad is doing great
    You joined the same month that I did. My resection was 03/22/06. I'm so happy that your dad is still NED. I was stage 1 and am still cancer-free.
    Joy
  • valley
    valley Member Posts: 94
    #10
    Thanks Lee gives me hope. It
    Thanks Lee gives me hope. It will be 5 years in January since my husband was diagnosed stage 3 rectal cancer. He has been NED since then. Pet scan and sigmoid scheduled for December and really nervous. Your dads story really helps. I am happy for him and you.

    good luck
    val
  • PhillieG
    PhillieG Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #11
    Great news Lee
    It shows too how important it is to have a very good medical team working for you.
    Where you first get treated makes a difference.
    Very happy for you all.
    -phil

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