Postby Jolene » Mon Feb 05, 2024 1:49 pm
Hi all,
The day has finally arrived where I can finally say I'm officially 5 years in the clear from W&W ! Recurrence rate should be at an all time low. Dr has put me on a yearly check up just in case. Not sure what to say anymore. It's been hell of a journey and I cannot thank this board and this thread especially enough. Very lucky to have met a doctor who is wiling to go through the W&W with me all the way, the stars were aligned as my insurance coverage is wide, so he had all the tools in the kitchen to do whatever he needed to. The journey has really changed my perspective about life, job, love and family. My marriage has become stronger because of this.
I don't work the weekends or overtime anymore, putting myself first and foremost. I eat much healthier these days, lost weight and exercise whenever I can. Huge cut down on sugar and carbs where I can help it. I could improve on sleeping earlier as I still have the late night owl habit.
Hope everyone is well !
Dx @ 39 F on WW managmeent
Nov 18 - Dx of a mid-rectal tumour at T3N1M0 (2cm) 7cm from AV
Dec 18 - CRT, 28 sessions + Capecitabine at 3000mg daily
Jan - Mar - WW in place (12 weeks)
Mar'19 - MRI, PET, sig flex and biopsy ordered to determine being a WW candidate.
Apr - CCR, surgery on hold. 6 cycles of Xelox.
Aug - 6 cycles of Xelox completed
19 - Flex sig, biopsy, PET/MRI
2019 - 2023 - Every 6 mths - Full scope / Flex sig / biopsy, PET / MRI / CT every 6 months
Dec 23 - All clear 5 years on ! Thank god !