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Quick update on me

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    • September 17, 2015 at 6:45 am
    michaelinsocal
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      Dx Nov 2013 stage 3A

      Second annual scan results in….. I'm happy to report NED. I am blessed. 

      The one thing I wasn't happy about is that the doctor only ordered a CT of my pelvic and chest. I wanted a full body, especially the head. I'm sure my DR is following guidelines but those are often influenced by Insurance companies. The thinking behind the decision to scan only the pelvic/chest is since my primary was on my outer left foot, if there was progression it would appear first somewhere chest down. That's not always the case as I've read.

      For now, I'm going to count my lucky stars. I will follow up with Dr Michael Wong at USC for a full review of treatment and scans so far.

      Keep the faith!

      Michael

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        • September 17, 2015 at 6:44 pm
        CHD
        Participant

          Great news about the NED!

          Cheri

          • September 17, 2015 at 6:44 pm
          CHD
          Participant

            Great news about the NED!

            Cheri

            • September 17, 2015 at 6:44 pm
            CHD
            Participant

              Great news about the NED!

              Cheri

              • September 18, 2015 at 1:13 am
              DZnDef
              Participant

                Michael, It's always great news when they can't find disease wherever they are looking!  Congratulations!

                • September 18, 2015 at 1:13 am
                DZnDef
                Participant

                  Michael, It's always great news when they can't find disease wherever they are looking!  Congratulations!

                  • September 18, 2015 at 1:13 am
                  DZnDef
                  Participant

                    Michael, It's always great news when they can't find disease wherever they are looking!  Congratulations!

                    • September 18, 2015 at 7:43 pm
                    [email protected]
                    Participant

                      Michael,

                      So glad for your good news! I do remember how hard it was when you want them to do more. Believe it or not, it does get easier to take the further out you get. After I was 10 years out, my onc wanted to stop everything. I was such a pain that he has learned that at least a chest Xray yearly keeps me from complaining! ha

                      Best of luck with Dr Wong. Hopefully a full work up with him will give you some comfort.

                      Take care!

                      Cara 

                      • September 18, 2015 at 7:43 pm
                      [email protected]
                      Participant

                        Michael,

                        So glad for your good news! I do remember how hard it was when you want them to do more. Believe it or not, it does get easier to take the further out you get. After I was 10 years out, my onc wanted to stop everything. I was such a pain that he has learned that at least a chest Xray yearly keeps me from complaining! ha

                        Best of luck with Dr Wong. Hopefully a full work up with him will give you some comfort.

                        Take care!

                        Cara 

                        • September 18, 2015 at 7:43 pm
                        [email protected]
                        Participant

                          Michael,

                          So glad for your good news! I do remember how hard it was when you want them to do more. Believe it or not, it does get easier to take the further out you get. After I was 10 years out, my onc wanted to stop everything. I was such a pain that he has learned that at least a chest Xray yearly keeps me from complaining! ha

                          Best of luck with Dr Wong. Hopefully a full work up with him will give you some comfort.

                          Take care!

                          Cara 

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