Wheelerswife Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Back story for those who don't know...12 days after my second husband died I started having medical issues and 4 weeks later I had major surgery. Among some routine expectations, I was found to have a rare and aggressive cancer, called leiomyosarcoma. Fortunately, it was caught in Stage 1, but growing fast. This cancer is chemo-resistive, and research shows that chemo doesn't impact recurrence of cancer or life expectancy in Stage 1 cancer....which for me was less than 50% chance of surviving 5 years. Recurrences are common and to be expected. Fortunately, I have only been under close surveillance with repeat CT scans since my surgery. It seems I'm ahead of the odds, but today, over 19 months since surgery, there is no detectable cancer. I'm home from Houston, ready to put cancer out of my mind until after the winter holidays, when I go back again for more scans. My oncologist is optimistic. Sigh. Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcoxwell Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I am so glad to hear that you had good news! Many, many hugs to you, dear lady. ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixote Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Such good news! Optimistic Oncologist is a lovely alliteration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trying Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Wonderful news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedmensa Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I am so glad to hear that. High-five!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TooSoon Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Fantastic news! So happy to hear it! xoxox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callobg Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Awesome, awesome, awesome, awesome news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmsmdm Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Yay!!!! Love the good new!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donswife Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 wonderful news ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimiRed Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 So happy to hear the scans showed no detectable cancer!!! Fantastic News! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyr Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 This is AWESOME news! With your devastating losses, you deserve some good things to come your way. So very happy for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momtojandj Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Awesome news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmg19 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I love good news and this is the best of the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patriciad Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 So glad you have gotten such good news! Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtokam Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Such good news Maureen!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobFTC Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Good to hear, dear lady! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgo Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 That's wonderful news!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guaruj Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Maureen - I have been thinking of you as it has been awhile since your last scans. I'm sorry that I was away from boards, but I am really glad that the news was good. I hope you went out and celebrated. |+| M a r k |+| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catnip Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Happy dance just for you!!! Way to go Maureen! Whew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrokenHeart2 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Congrats Maureen, you most certainly deserve this wonderful news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trying2breathe Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Wonderful, wonderful news, Maureen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I'm just so tickled to hear this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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