Fear and... Can I believe this.

Rubytoos
Rubytoos Member Posts: 45
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
Hey ya'll!

Went to the doc today..he looked down my throat and saw no cancer!!!!! Well, I can tell you that I am thrilled! Just thinking (tho it is 12 something a.m.) that I just might be able to sleep through the night. Yay!

To those of you that are feeling fear or insecurity at all; I understand as most everyone here understands. It is ok to feel this way and even more ok to express your fear even though you may be totally rational about what is happening. For me it's being able to express in words that I'm afraid, plain scared; just to get that truth out and know that where I'm putting it out, I'll be understood, commiserated with. We all open our arms and hearts to one another and it truly is comforting.

I believe it's going to take a little or alot more time for me to accept all of this that just happened in my life in the last four months. Hey, I'm workin' on it, ok!

I'm a beginner at this, though I cannot imagine anyone who can be honest and say they're pros. This has touched my life in so many ways; I suppose I should be more patient...like I said, still learning. But I DO know that There is much more love in my life than I knew (or acknowledged) and I am so fortunate for that.

Thanks also for all of you that have helped me. John, Hondo, Sweet, etc. you know.
What a gift we are to one another!

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  • Pam M
    Pam M Member Posts: 2,196
    #2
    YES!
    Was having just one more peek before bed - glad I came in! Love to hear about happy visits with docs. Keep doing well.
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #3
    Ruby

    That is remarkable and I am so glad to hear the good news of no C. CSN is just one big family and I too love being here just to help others as they go through the tunnel to the finish line.

    You made my day
    Hondo
  • Jimbo55
    Jimbo55 Member Posts: 590 Member
    #4
    Excellent
    Gotta luv it when the doc gives that all clear, so very happy for you. Cheers

    Jimbo
  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #5
    Get Some Sleep, LOL...
    Glad that you can sleep easy tonight.... It seems to work best for me the day of getting good news on scans.

    Like you, even though I'm two years post treatment. It's hard not to have anxiety concerning scan results. Even little subtle changes, aches and pains. things that never bothered me before because I knew eventually they'd go away...until one day they didn't.

    Now if I have aches or pains in the area of my throat and it persists more than a few days...I start getting concerned.

    Sleep well, hope you will get several good nights and rest worry free.

    Best,
    John
  • luv4lacrosse
    luv4lacrosse Member Posts: 1,410 Member
    #6
    AWESOME NEWS
    Great news on the all clear. heres to many more years of you posting an all clear.

    get some sleep and enjoy.

    Best!!

    Mike
  • buzz99
    buzz99 Member Posts: 404
    #7
    Fantastic
    Congratulations on the great checkup. We are all familiar with the fear. Get out and enjoy your life. Karen
  • arndog64
    arndog64 Member Posts: 537
    #8
    buzz99 said:

    Fantastic
    Congratulations on the great checkup. We are all familiar with the fear. Get out and enjoy your life. Karen

    Great news. Hope you had a
    Great news. Hope you had a wonderful nights sleep and have a wonderful day today.
  • sweetblood22
    sweetblood22 Member Posts: 3,228
    #9
    arndog64 said:

    Great news. Hope you had a
    Great news. Hope you had a wonderful nights sleep and have a wonderful day today.

    Excellent News
    I am hoping that you had a great nights sleep! I miss those. Lol
  • hairbow
    hairbow Member Posts: 5
    #10
    the little things
    God bless you. Arent we lucky to be able to have a chance to really appreciate the little things in life? again? Taste, smells, sleep. Guess what? they arent little things now.
  • sue5749
    sue5749 Member Posts: 170
    #11
    hairbow said:

    the little things
    God bless you. Arent we lucky to be able to have a chance to really appreciate the little things in life? again? Taste, smells, sleep. Guess what? they arent little things now.

    great new!!!
    So happy for you!!! Sue
  • Rubytoos
    Rubytoos Member Posts: 45
    #12
    checkup
    Thanks everyone! I had a pretty good night last night. Woke up during the night as usual, but instead of staying awake for hours I actually went back to sleep!! Ah, Bliss. The simple things in life...like you said, not so simple anymore.

    I did not have a scan yesterday, the doc just looked at my throat and said he would see me in six months. I asked him about a PET scan and he said he didn't think it is necessary at this time because he does not see any cancer. I'm cool with that, no doubt, but can anyone help squelch my paranoia about not having the scan? Has anyone had a similar checkup?
  • Joel4
    Joel4 Member Posts: 263 Member
    #13
    Rubytoos said:

    checkup
    Thanks everyone! I had a pretty good night last night. Woke up during the night as usual, but instead of staying awake for hours I actually went back to sleep!! Ah, Bliss. The simple things in life...like you said, not so simple anymore.

    I did not have a scan yesterday, the doc just looked at my throat and said he would see me in six months. I asked him about a PET scan and he said he didn't think it is necessary at this time because he does not see any cancer. I'm cool with that, no doubt, but can anyone help squelch my paranoia about not having the scan? Has anyone had a similar checkup?

    Congratulations
    Congrats on the great appointment! Nothing really squelched my paranoia like having the Doc/team that I trust tell me that we're on the right course and there's no evidence of disease.
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #14
    Rubytoos said:

    checkup
    Thanks everyone! I had a pretty good night last night. Woke up during the night as usual, but instead of staying awake for hours I actually went back to sleep!! Ah, Bliss. The simple things in life...like you said, not so simple anymore.

    I did not have a scan yesterday, the doc just looked at my throat and said he would see me in six months. I asked him about a PET scan and he said he didn't think it is necessary at this time because he does not see any cancer. I'm cool with that, no doubt, but can anyone help squelch my paranoia about not having the scan? Has anyone had a similar checkup?

    Ruby

    That is great when the doctor does not see anything to worry about, See you in 6 months that too is good news.

    All the best
    Hondo
  • Dav1965
    Dav1965 Member Posts: 132
    #15
    Congradulations
    May the rest of your life be filled with joy and happynes. Also may i learn how to spell. LOL God bless. David
  • palmyrafan
    palmyrafan Member Posts: 396
    #16
    Success
    I love to hear good news, especially success stories. Congratulations! Please keep coming back and let us know how you are doing.

    Great news!

    Teresa
  • adventurebob
    adventurebob Member Posts: 691
    #17
    Cool
    Just very cool and awesome news. Way to get it.

    Bob
  • BeacherBum
    BeacherBum Member Posts: 32
    #18
    Congrats
    Congratulations on the all clear. I'm hoping for the same elation on July 6th.
  • Rubytoos
    Rubytoos Member Posts: 45
    #19
    BeacherBum said:

    Congrats
    Congratulations on the all clear. I'm hoping for the same elation on July 6th.

    Good thoughts
    Hey, thank you for your congrats. A big WHEW on that one my friend! And I am pulling for you when you see the doc on July 6th! I am sure we ALL are!

    Keep strong!
  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #20
    BeacherBum said:

    Congrats
    Congratulations on the all clear. I'm hoping for the same elation on July 6th.

    I Hear You Brother
    Scheduled for my PET for the 6th as well...8:30AM.

    Dual success will be sweet....

    JG

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