O/T For my pals re: husband's lymphoma UPDATE

[Bev G]

Copied from my FB:

!00 days post stem cell transplant is the most critical time point in the whole procedure. Steve reached that milestone this week and had his follow-up PET/CT yesterday. We just returned from his doc appointment at Dartmouth. The PET/CT was all clear for cancer. the next scan will be in 6 months, but in the meantime most of the immunosuppressed restrictions have been lifted. He is back to about 50% functional. The doc expects to release him to return to work (where??!??) in October! He has a 40-60% recurrence risk over the next 2 years, but our doc (in Pittsburgh) "certified" that he would pass in 6-12 months last September, so wow! Just WOW!
My scan is tomorrow. My cancer marker has been up for 6 months, so fervently hoping the bastard isn't back this close to my five year mark. It is what it is though, huh? I had a 6% chance of making it to 5 years (this December) when I was diagnosed, so whatever it is, I've gotten a lot of unexpected time.

Thank you, my friends here, for your wonderful and unwavering support as I have slogged with Steve through his lymphoma diagnosis and treatment.

Love you all,

Bev

[so-scared]

Wow! That is just amazing, Bev!

I pray that you will get a great report from your scan too!!!

DeAnn

[Badass]

Bev, when I think back to just a few short months ago, I am STUNNED by this amazing news about your husband! i hope you feel a strong sense of accomplishment for all of the effort you exerted on his behalf including moving to Vermont! I am sending you my deepest wishes and best vibes for a perfect scan and then a good long time ahead for you and your husband to enjoy your new life in beautiful Vermont.
Hugs,
Jane (Rusuja)

[ziggymonster]

I will pray for good scan results.....you deserve a life time break from all this cancer sh*t

[Kathy]

Great news Bev! I t is about time you got a break. Now please take care of yourself!

Kathy

[Voxx66]

Very glad he is better. Now tell him to be nicer to you or I will have to have words with him...ha

[Sharona]

So glad to hear the good news, Bev! Praying that you have good news as well. You deserve a break.
Hope that now that Steve feels better his disposition will change as well.
Hugs,
Sharon

[Delinda]

That is so great Bev! You certainly deserve excellent results for yourself as well. I will be praying for you until we hear from you. You give SO MUCH to all of us, on top of supporting Steve, that you have earned a special halo - butt no for many, many years. We love you Bev & hope this puts hubby in an appreciative, loving state of mind. Swingin' for you Hon. XXOXO, Delinda

[Stanfordmom]

Bev,
You are such a strong lady, having to go through your cancer journey and your husband's.

I am so happy for your hubby's scan results. Also best of luck to your upcoming scan results!

sha

[justin case]

What Voxx said!
Regards,
Michael

[vickitwo]

Thanks for the update. I was wondering how Steve's recovery was going. I will be swinging some poultry that you have good news from your scan.
PS I loved your recent post about the religion, democrat/republican thing. You are a real gem and I am so glad that you are here on this forum.

[jean60]

Amazing news, Bev! I am sending positive thoughts for your scan.

Jean

[LurkingWife]

So glad to hear the good news! And your scan will be great. Take solace in the fact that 5 year survival rates are actually more like 40-60% if you have stage IV with resectable liver mets. Surgery is truly the hope for cure with this beast, and you've done so well.

[skypup]

Second what Voxx said, and hoping and praying to get equally good news for YOU!

[SkiFletch]

Wow, incredible compared to how things seemed 100 days ago...

Will send thoughts, prayers, and swinging chickens for your scan.