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Breathing again – no longer wigging out

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    • October 4, 2014 at 9:57 pm
    Rocco
    Participant

      Thanks for the good thoughts and vibes last week.  Amazing how quickly the fear of the unknown came upon me while waiting for the all clear…

      Last week I posted that my PCP had suggested I get a CT the neck to look at what appeared to be a small lump under my jaw/neck area.  So went to DFCI in Boston and had my Onc order it up.  Had the scan – it showed nothing (YEAH!), followed it with an ultrasound to be sure – still nothing.  Current thought it is a submadibular gland issue (could be blocked) so I'm off to an ENT specialist to figure it out.  Bottom-line – no mel….<insert deep cleansing breath here>. 

      -Rocco, Stage IV since 2005, Ipi responder, NED since 2009

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        • October 5, 2014 at 12:40 am
        jbronicki
        Participant

          That is absolutely wonderful news!  Great to hear it.  I lost many nights sleep after my husband's surgery thinking he had a recurrence on his back until he went to doctor and they said it was fine, I remember that so clearly!

           

          • October 5, 2014 at 12:40 am
          jbronicki
          Participant

            That is absolutely wonderful news!  Great to hear it.  I lost many nights sleep after my husband's surgery thinking he had a recurrence on his back until he went to doctor and they said it was fine, I remember that so clearly!

             

            • October 5, 2014 at 12:40 am
            jbronicki
            Participant

              That is absolutely wonderful news!  Great to hear it.  I lost many nights sleep after my husband's surgery thinking he had a recurrence on his back until he went to doctor and they said it was fine, I remember that so clearly!

               

              • October 5, 2014 at 12:59 pm
              JoshF
              Participant

                Outstanding Rocco!! Always happy to see a burden and pressure lifted off of a fellow warrior!

                 

                Be Well!

                Josh

                • October 5, 2014 at 12:59 pm
                JoshF
                Participant

                  Outstanding Rocco!! Always happy to see a burden and pressure lifted off of a fellow warrior!

                   

                  Be Well!

                  Josh

                  • October 5, 2014 at 12:59 pm
                  JoshF
                  Participant

                    Outstanding Rocco!! Always happy to see a burden and pressure lifted off of a fellow warrior!

                     

                    Be Well!

                    Josh

                    • October 5, 2014 at 12:59 pm
                    BrianP
                    Participant

                      Great news Rocco!  You're at about the 5 year NED point now. That's fantastic. 

                      • October 5, 2014 at 12:59 pm
                      BrianP
                      Participant

                        Great news Rocco!  You're at about the 5 year NED point now. That's fantastic. 

                        • October 5, 2014 at 12:59 pm
                        BrianP
                        Participant

                          Great news Rocco!  You're at about the 5 year NED point now. That's fantastic. 

                          • October 5, 2014 at 2:29 pm
                          Linny
                          Participant

                            I am so relieved to hear that! You must have done a major happy dance after hearing that. 🙂

                            • October 5, 2014 at 2:29 pm
                            Linny
                            Participant

                              I am so relieved to hear that! You must have done a major happy dance after hearing that. 🙂

                              • October 5, 2014 at 2:29 pm
                              Linny
                              Participant

                                I am so relieved to hear that! You must have done a major happy dance after hearing that. 🙂

                                • October 5, 2014 at 3:08 pm
                                arthurjedi007
                                Participant

                                  Excellent Rocco.

                                  Artie

                                  • October 5, 2014 at 3:08 pm
                                  arthurjedi007
                                  Participant

                                    Excellent Rocco.

                                    Artie

                                    • October 5, 2014 at 3:08 pm
                                    arthurjedi007
                                    Participant

                                      Excellent Rocco.

                                      Artie

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