Postby Bev G » Wed Apr 11, 2012 11:13 am
I was diagnosed with stage IV cancer 26 months ago, and have had no new cancer found since diagnosis. Colon tumor was removed at time of diagnosis, and liver tumor 4 months later. And, you betcha' I say "I have cancer". I never, ever think I've been cured, because statistically that is extremely unlikely. Don't get me wrong, I am extremely, incredibly grateful for the lengthy time I have been NED, but I cannot say I expect it to last forever, because it's just too unlikely that it will.
Best wishes,
Bev
58 yo Type1 DM 48 years
12/09 Stage IV 2/22 nodes + liver met, colon resec
3 tx FOLFIRI, liver resec 4/10
9/10 6 mos off chemo, Neg PET&CTC CEA nl
2/11 finished total 10 rounds chemo
9/13 ^17th clean PET/CT NED for now