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Good news on CT and Mammogram

Postby NWgirl » Tue May 05, 2009 3:22 pm

Thought we could use a little good news. I just got back from meeting with my oncologist to go over my 3 month scan. All clear. My CEA is at an all time low of .2 (it was 2.8 at diagnosis - so it's never been high for me). Also had my mammogram last week - also clear.

He wants to continue with 3 month scans this first year because I'm still pretty high risk for a recurrence, which I'm grateful for. After the 1 year mark, he'll go to scans every 6 months. I am a little low on Vitamin D (that was tested too) so he recommended I take a supplement for that.

I scheduled my next scan for the end of August (so almost the 4 month mark) because I want to enjoy my summer fully without having to worry about my next scan. Of course I'll still worry to some extent (don't we all?) - but for now, I feel like I've just been given a "get out of jail free" card for the summer.

Ironically, as I pulled into the grocery store on my way home to pick up a few things, that Tim McGraw song "Live Like You Were Dying" came on the radio. I don't plan on sky diving, Rocky Mountain Climbing or bull riding - but I do plan on enjoying my garden, my friends, my family and all that summer has to offer. Hope you are all able to do the same.
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Re: Good news on CT and Mammogram

Postby helen098 » Tue May 05, 2009 3:30 pm

glad to hear your good news
have a good summer and try not to think about the scans
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Re: Good news on CT and Mammogram

Postby Dori » Tue May 05, 2009 3:58 pm

Belle,

I'm so glad to hear the good news! Enjoy your summer.

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Re: Good news on CT and Mammogram

Postby garbovatwin » Tue May 05, 2009 4:05 pm

:D
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Re: Good news on CT and Mammogram

Postby AJS » Tue May 05, 2009 5:05 pm

Great news! Have a wonderful summer. :D
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Re: Good news on CT and Mammogram

Postby Ellen » Tue May 05, 2009 6:30 pm

Hooray! Excellent news!
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Re: Good news on CT and Mammogram

Postby vancouver eve » Tue May 05, 2009 7:42 pm

Good news. Keep up the good work.
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Re: Good news on CT and Mammogram

Postby salysue » Tue May 05, 2009 7:46 pm

I just love good news.....and yours is great! Celebrate!
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Re: Good news on CT and Mammogram

Postby KalisaO » Wed May 06, 2009 12:02 am

There is just no better feeling than walking out of your Doctors appointment with clean scans and normal blood results! May you continue to enjoy that feeling of healthiness for many, many, many years!
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Re: Good news on CT and Mammogram

Postby paula » Wed May 06, 2009 7:05 am

So happy for you! :lol:
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Re: Good news on CT and Mammogram

Postby gofisch » Wed May 06, 2009 7:33 am

Considering how much we have in common, I'm EXTRA happy for you!!! :lol:
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Re: Good news on CT and Mammogram

Postby AngelaW » Wed May 06, 2009 8:00 am

This is awesome news! I'm doing the happy dance for you!
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Re: Good news on CT and Mammogram

Postby cptmac » Wed May 06, 2009 9:35 am

Woo Hoo
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Re: Good news on CT and Mammogram

Postby wwroam » Wed May 06, 2009 3:19 pm

Always pleased to hear of others good news. i'm afraid I don't dance , but I'll applaud.
How do you assess yourself as high risk of recurrence.
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Re: Good news on CT and Mammogram

Postby String » Wed May 06, 2009 4:27 pm

This is great. Hope more good news keeps coming your way.
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