CRguy wrote:Depends how you parse the phrase : no evidence of disease
NO evidence of DISEASE is what we all want to hear
NO EVIDENCE of disease is the reality we live with
technically you are NED when your last scan / imaging / testing etc. shows the latter
In reality you are NED when you have confirmation that shows the former
possibly a distinction without a difference, and depends upon the level of confidence in the assessment of the scans !
kandj wrote:I think I will just not mention it. It is just a phrase I am not comfortable with. I never thought we would be at this point. I think I was terrified to even think about it to be honest. But DH is doing amazing. He is healthy, feeling good, and Dr. K said "see you in three months" and that is always a good sign from her. We can move forward with our summer plans and travel. Taking a trip of a lifetime with the kids to the UK. Cancer is always going to have a hold of our hearts and minds I think. I just hope it gets less and less.
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