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- September 26, 2022 at 6:42 pm
Hi, Just checking in as I received results for my last set of scans and I have reached the 5 year mark for NED. Seems like a pretty important milestone compared to the potential 9 month survival statistic when I went to stage 4. More importantly I still appreciate all of the kind people that provided me support and knowledge over the past 6 years. Wishing everyone my best in the future with their individual journeys. Also, it is still comforting to see Ed and Bubbles are still here providing support to everyone.
My best to everyone,
Bill B
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- September 26, 2022 at 9:45 pm
Fantastic news Bill. I am very very happy for you. Take care Chris -
- September 29, 2022 at 8:58 pm
Great news Bill! If I might ask, how long is surveillance? I had a complete response and stopped pembro 8 months ago and get CT scans every 3 months.
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- October 3, 2022 at 9:36 pm
Hi Cindy,
I also had a CR within 2 months of starting Keytruda. I stayed on Keytruda for another 26 months. My oncologist suggested going to annual scans based on my history with a CR. I haven’t decided whether I will go to 6 month scans yet and my oncologist is more than ok with whatever I choose. Hopefully I answered your question, if not please let me know.
Bill B
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- October 2, 2022 at 9:47 am
Congratulations Bill!! My husband hits his 5 year NED from stage 4 and thought I would check in to the forum and leave a post as encouragement to others and I am delighted to see your thread at the top. I hope the shadow of melanoma grows ever weaker for you. -
- November 19, 2022 at 12:16 am
Congratulations that is great news. Im ned 7 years with stage 3b melanoma that was ulcerated. Sending good vibes cause during my initial diagnoses I spent alot of time here and loved reading stories like this.For everyone keep fighting the fight and happy holidays. -
- January 26, 2023 at 1:13 pm
Fantastic news. I am very happy for you. Wish you another 100 years of NED :))) -
- February 3, 2023 at 2:44 pm
Congratulations! Great news indeed. If my scan remains unchanged in March I will be able to stop Opdivo. I am not sure that I am technically NED as there is a 8mm spot in my lung that is new from my original diagnosis, but does not show bright and is not growing. I am hoping my journey goes as well as yours.
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