I just had my one year follow up tests/scans for resection. As much as I tried to put on a front that I wasn't, I was really bothered by the upcoming tests. It felt like there was a huge weight on my shoulders, which I'm sure so many of you can relate to. I had a lot of thoughts about my own mortality.
Here were the results:
- Genetic testing - no mutations found. No lynch syndrome.
- Colonoscopy - no polyps found. Resection healed well.
- Scan - organs unremarkable. No evidence of disease.
- CEA blood levels - Can't remember the exact value, but they were in the normal range they wanted.
I remember last year when I was diagnosed I was worried that the life I knew could be over. Here I am this year and I'm pretty much living my life how I want to. I'm not naive enough to think that I'm out of the woods or that things won't change. The port in my chest is certainly a reminder of that. However, today I'm happy and am thankful for the life I'm getting to live.
