Just got back from Oncology appointment
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Just got back from Oncology appointment

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    • February 12, 2013 at 7:05 pm
    dodgedh2
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    It's been 4-1/2 years now since my surgery and stil NED! Onc says that if my next scan (6 months) comes in clean, he will be releasing me to my PC to monitor. No need to come back unless new symtoms develop. I'm still letting it sink in. Can't believe I made it this long and I'll be glad to not have those occurannces of scanxiety every 6 months. I can't shake the thought though that this monster can come back at any time, any place, and without symptoms.

    It's been 4-1/2 years now since my surgery and stil NED! Onc says that if my next scan (6 months) comes in clean, he will be releasing me to my PC to monitor. No need to come back unless new symtoms develop. I'm still letting it sink in. Can't believe I made it this long and I'll be glad to not have those occurannces of scanxiety every 6 months. I can't shake the thought though that this monster can come back at any time, any place, and without symptoms. I'm sure my next scan is going to be a real trial for my nerves, but I'm praying that I make it with another clean bill of health.

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      • February 12, 2013 at 10:13 pm
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Congradulations on keeping your NED status.Hopefully on my way to be officially NED with scans later this month.Posts like this are uplifting and inspiring for so many of us .Keep us updated in your jouneyWill be in my prayers..Beat the Beast.   Al

      • February 12, 2013 at 10:13 pm
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Congradulations on keeping your NED status.Hopefully on my way to be officially NED with scans later this month.Posts like this are uplifting and inspiring for so many of us .Keep us updated in your jouneyWill be in my prayers..Beat the Beast.   Al

      • February 12, 2013 at 10:13 pm
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Congradulations on keeping your NED status.Hopefully on my way to be officially NED with scans later this month.Posts like this are uplifting and inspiring for so many of us .Keep us updated in your jouneyWill be in my prayers..Beat the Beast.   Al

      • February 12, 2013 at 10:37 pm
      JakeinNY
      Participant

      Great news!!!

      Even after your next scan is clear, please keep coming on here and post at least once per year!

      • February 12, 2013 at 10:37 pm
      JakeinNY
      Participant

      Great news!!!

      Even after your next scan is clear, please keep coming on here and post at least once per year!

      • February 12, 2013 at 10:37 pm
      JakeinNY
      Participant

      Great news!!!

      Even after your next scan is clear, please keep coming on here and post at least once per year!

        • February 13, 2013 at 11:59 am
        dodgedh2
        Participant

        I will be continuing to participate on this board. It has helped me get through some very difficult times and I know how important it is for others that are just beginning this journey.

        • February 13, 2013 at 11:59 am
        dodgedh2
        Participant

        I will be continuing to participate on this board. It has helped me get through some very difficult times and I know how important it is for others that are just beginning this journey.

        • February 13, 2013 at 11:59 am
        dodgedh2
        Participant

        I will be continuing to participate on this board. It has helped me get through some very difficult times and I know how important it is for others that are just beginning this journey.

      • February 13, 2013 at 2:05 am
      Linny
      Participant

      That is great news!! Yeah, the scanxiety we experience with those 6 month scans is brutal. Think positive: you're going to do just fine on that last scan. laugh

      • February 13, 2013 at 2:05 am
      Linny
      Participant

      That is great news!! Yeah, the scanxiety we experience with those 6 month scans is brutal. Think positive: you're going to do just fine on that last scan. laugh

      • February 13, 2013 at 2:05 am
      Linny
      Participant

      That is great news!! Yeah, the scanxiety we experience with those 6 month scans is brutal. Think positive: you're going to do just fine on that last scan. laugh

      • February 13, 2013 at 4:09 pm
      _Paul_
      Participant
      Congratulations on your results! It is so encouraging to here your success. Thank you for posting.
      • February 13, 2013 at 4:09 pm
      _Paul_
      Participant
      Congratulations on your results! It is so encouraging to here your success. Thank you for posting.
      • February 13, 2013 at 4:09 pm
      _Paul_
      Participant
      Congratulations on your results! It is so encouraging to here your success. Thank you for posting.
      • February 13, 2013 at 8:01 pm
      buckytom
      Participant

      Thank you for posting! As newly diagnosed it is extremely encouraging to hear about those that are fighting this disease! Good luck – and my prayers are with you!

      • February 13, 2013 at 8:01 pm
      buckytom
      Participant

      Thank you for posting! As newly diagnosed it is extremely encouraging to hear about those that are fighting this disease! Good luck – and my prayers are with you!

      • February 13, 2013 at 8:01 pm
      buckytom
      Participant

      Thank you for posting! As newly diagnosed it is extremely encouraging to hear about those that are fighting this disease! Good luck – and my prayers are with you!

      • February 17, 2013 at 4:54 pm
      buffcody
      Participant

      As a fellow U. of M. patient, I am especially heartened and gladdened by your great news. Just out of curiosity, what onclogist have you been working with there?

      • February 17, 2013 at 4:54 pm
      buffcody
      Participant

      As a fellow U. of M. patient, I am especially heartened and gladdened by your great news. Just out of curiosity, what onclogist have you been working with there?

      • February 17, 2013 at 4:54 pm
      buffcody
      Participant

      As a fellow U. of M. patient, I am especially heartened and gladdened by your great news. Just out of curiosity, what onclogist have you been working with there?

        • February 17, 2013 at 11:37 pm
        dodgedh2
        Participant

        I've been working with Dr. Redman  in the Melanoma Clinic at University Hospitol (U of M).

        • February 17, 2013 at 11:37 pm
        dodgedh2
        Participant

        I've been working with Dr. Redman  in the Melanoma Clinic at University Hospitol (U of M).

        • February 17, 2013 at 11:37 pm
        dodgedh2
        Participant

        I've been working with Dr. Redman  in the Melanoma Clinic at University Hospitol (U of M).

        • February 18, 2013 at 11:08 pm
        buffcody
        Participant

        I've been working with his sidekick, Chris Lao.

        • February 18, 2013 at 11:08 pm
        buffcody
        Participant

        I've been working with his sidekick, Chris Lao.

        • February 18, 2013 at 11:08 pm
        buffcody
        Participant

        I've been working with his sidekick, Chris Lao.

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