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CivilMatt
CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
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Had my 2y4m (post rad) exam today and I am relieved to report I am NED!

After looking, feeling and scoping, my ENT said “everything is great”!

On the side effect front, the saliva and taste continue to improve and I can stray away from my water bottle, but it would be a critical error to attempt to eat anything dry without having something to drink.  My voice is quiet and monotone or loud (and sounds like) yelling, there is no in-between volume.

Anyway, thanks for all you do and all the mental and physical hurdles you have helped me clear.

Matt

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  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
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    YES YES YES!!!!! Matt!

    Congrats on the 2 year, 4 month check up....NED all the way! Smile  I went to Costco this afternoon, and did a little dry eating....not a good idea at all (I was going up all the aisles looking for someone serving liquid!!!).....just sayin'.....don't go to Costco hungry. 

    Hope you did a jig around the kitchen...

    p

  • KTeacher
    KTeacher Member Posts: 1,103
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    Costco

    Funny, I remember going to Costco with my sister soon after treatment.  Crackers looked so good, I couldn't find a trash can quick enough!  I don't do crackers or chips, rarely the crust on my favorite sour dough bread.

    Matt, great news.  I go next week, so the anxiety is ramping up.  Keep on with your berry picking, but save some for us, we are headed to Portland at the beginning of August.  Daughter and granddaughter both have birthday's.  (And I will enjoy cooler weather).

  • hwt
    hwt Member Posts: 2,328 Member
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    phrannie51 said:

    YES YES YES!!!!! Matt!

    Congrats on the 2 year, 4 month check up....NED all the way! Smile  I went to Costco this afternoon, and did a little dry eating....not a good idea at all (I was going up all the aisles looking for someone serving liquid!!!).....just sayin'.....don't go to Costco hungry. 

    Hope you did a jig around the kitchen...

    p

    Matt

    That is wonderful news and so well deserved. Celebrate!

  • luv4lacrosse
    luv4lacrosse Member Posts: 1,410 Member
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    You made my day

    God bless my friend!!

    Enjoy your day, and every day going forward.

    Best

    Mike

  • KB56
    KB56 Member Posts: 318 Member
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    NEDC

    Matt, fantastic news on the results!   I'm very happy for you and know what a relief it is to get the good word.   I have my 14 month CatScan tomorrow so let's hope the streak of good luck continues ( I don't see the Dr until next week for the results).  

     

    Great news and here's to many more!

    Keith

  • yensid683
    yensid683 Member Posts: 349
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    Woo Hoo!!!!!

    I always like to hear news like this, I'm so happy for you!

    I can surely relate to the dry foods issue.  Crackers and I are not on speaking terms though surprisingly, regular chips are.  Pringles, Stax, no joy but regular chips, I can enjoy!

    I stay firmly away from tastings, I so want to have something but always have to have something to sip to help get the goodies down.

     

    congrats and keep on healing!

  • boardwalkgirl
    boardwalkgirl Member Posts: 269
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    Wonderful news CivilMatt! So

    Wonderful news CivilMatt! So happy for you. My water bottle is still my constant buddy! I still get panicky if I on't have somethng to drink with me! I couldn't be happier for you!

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
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    phrannie51 said:

    YES YES YES!!!!! Matt!

    Congrats on the 2 year, 4 month check up....NED all the way! Smile  I went to Costco this afternoon, and did a little dry eating....not a good idea at all (I was going up all the aisles looking for someone serving liquid!!!).....just sayin'.....don't go to Costco hungry. 

    Hope you did a jig around the kitchen...

    p

    danced in my head all the way home

    P51,

    I tried (and did) eating some graham crackers last night and it was like spreading spackle all across my teeth.  Weird ways these days.

    Matt  

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
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    hwt said:

    Matt

    That is wonderful news and so well deserved. Celebrate!

    to the beach

    Candi,

    Every time I see your Avatar I feel like I am following you to the beach.

    Good feelings,

    Matt

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
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    KTeacher said:

    Costco

    Funny, I remember going to Costco with my sister soon after treatment.  Crackers looked so good, I couldn't find a trash can quick enough!  I don't do crackers or chips, rarely the crust on my favorite sour dough bread.

    Matt, great news.  I go next week, so the anxiety is ramping up.  Keep on with your berry picking, but save some for us, we are headed to Portland at the beginning of August.  Daughter and granddaughter both have birthday's.  (And I will enjoy cooler weather).

    very berry

    Bev,

    My teeth are purple with berries.  I have to use both hands to count the number of times I have eaten cobbler and ice-cream this year.

    I am tasting something.

    Matt

  • wmc
    wmc Member Posts: 1,804
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    Glad you're doing good......N E D !!!

    Great news Matt. Glad to hear you're doing that good. Love to hear NED.

    Also, thank you for all the suport you have for everyone. You has always helped me.

    Bill

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
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    luv4lacrosse said:

    You made my day

    God bless my friend!!

    Enjoy your day, and every day going forward.

    Best

    Mike

    learn from all of this

    Mike,

    I appreciate the sentiment.  I am trying to listen to you (everyday).

    Thank you,

    Matt

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
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    KB56 said:

    NEDC

    Matt, fantastic news on the results!   I'm very happy for you and know what a relief it is to get the good word.   I have my 14 month CatScan tomorrow so let's hope the streak of good luck continues ( I don't see the Dr until next week for the results).  

     

    Great news and here's to many more!

    Keith

    coming to a screen near you

    Keith,

    Word to the wise, ask  for a copy of the scan, take it home and see what NED looks like.

    Easy peasy,

    Matt

  • donfoo
    donfoo Member Posts: 1,771 Member
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    Great News!

    Glad to hear and also improvements still coming along.

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
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    yensid683 said:

    Woo Hoo!!!!!

    I always like to hear news like this, I'm so happy for you!

    I can surely relate to the dry foods issue.  Crackers and I are not on speaking terms though surprisingly, regular chips are.  Pringles, Stax, no joy but regular chips, I can enjoy!

    I stay firmly away from tastings, I so want to have something but always have to have something to sip to help get the goodies down.

     

    congrats and keep on healing!

    taste good

    Y683,

    Let the chips fall where they may; that is a bag of chips (and a glass of water).

    Matt

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
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    boardwalkgirl said:

    Wonderful news CivilMatt! So

    Wonderful news CivilMatt! So happy for you. My water bottle is still my constant buddy! I still get panicky if I on't have somethng to drink with me! I couldn't be happier for you!

    I'll drink to that

    BWgirl,

    Though I stray, it is not far away.

    Water bottle buddy,

    Matt

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
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    wmc said:

    Glad you're doing good......N E D !!!

    Great news Matt. Glad to hear you're doing that good. Love to hear NED.

    Also, thank you for all the suport you have for everyone. You has always helped me.

    Bill

    thanks goes all around

    Thanks Bill,

    I was minding my own business when the H&N ball fell literally on my head.

    Many people helped me get this far, especially this blessed forum.

    Matt

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
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    donfoo said:

    Great News!

    Glad to hear and also improvements still coming along.

    not finished yet

    Don,

    Continued improvements is the name of the game.

    Matt

  • Goyca
    Goyca Member Posts: 220
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    yeeeeyy

    Sooo happy for u Matt. Loved hearing u r NED.

    whenever I read ur comments I get the impression that u r a strong confident person and u transfer that to others :) stay like that.

     

    sending u an electronic hug,

    Goyca.

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
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    Goyca said:

    yeeeeyy

    Sooo happy for u Matt. Loved hearing u r NED.

    whenever I read ur comments I get the impression that u r a strong confident person and u transfer that to others :) stay like that.

     

    sending u an electronic hug,

    Goyca.

    better than rads

    Goyca,

    I think I feel a tingling.

    Matt

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