Another Clean CT Scan

[chirurgeon]

My semi annual CT came back clean. I saw my oncologist this afternoon. He said if my next CT comes back fine, I can got to annual CTs. Right now I am at 2 years 8 months cancer free. Each year without a recurrence the odds drop. Actually most recurrences of colo-rectal cancer happen in the first couple of year he said. When I hit 7 years cancer free, my chance of a recurrence drops to the general population statistics for the cancer.

I always get his last appointment of the day. That way we can talk about our past Disney trips or the upcoming trips. His wife converted him. I helped. He is going again at the end of May. He thinks he is staying at BCV. There will be 8 of them. Both sets of grandparents. I encouraged him to take his wife to Yachtsman Steakhouse since they have built in babysitters.

Just a little PSA. If your body starts acting differently for more that a week or so, please go see your doctor. I waited. If I had waited longer, I might not have made so many wonderfully wacky friends. Or become the Disney geek...I mean aficionado I am today.

Kim

[CHES94]

:cool1: :cheer2: pixiedust:
Great news!!!!!

[that's nice]

Congratulations. I am happy for you!!!!:)

Last Monday my dd (2) had her 6 month CAT scan and it came back clear as well. She is 18 months past chemo. I know the anxiety before, during, and after the scan. Waiting next to the phone for the results is even worse. I hope you the best! And good luck!!

Tim

[kab407]

:grouphug:

[Tonya2426]

Excellent news!

[DLBDS]

That's great news, Kim!! Especially just before FUN ON A BOAT!....

:beach:

[ADP]

That's super news Kim. Congratulation & best of luck going forward. :cool1:

[Jacksmom99]

Great News, Kim!!!!:grouphug:

Kim

[cchev]

Congrats to both of you :-)

[bcvdreamer]

Awesome news!!!

[Madi100]

Great news! So glad to hear it!

[parrotheadlois]

pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:
Yipee!!!

[DVCsince02]

What awesome news!:cheer2:

[disneygirl1024]

Congrats on a clean scan. That's great news!:cool1:

[UrsulasShadow]

Kim, you just keep hitting 'em out of the park! Congratulations!

[KatMark]

Congratulations. I go for my biopsy for my two-year breast cancer surgery in three short weeks. I'm hoping for good news again!

[Applemomma]

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: Wonderful News for you both!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[Launchpad11B]

That's great Kim! :cool1:

[LilGMom]

COngratulations! That is wonderful news! :drinking1 here is to many more clean scans and many years of health and happiness.

[daneenm]

That is terrific news Kim! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[pal-mickey]

Congratulations to you! I'm a 8.5 year survivor of breast cancer, so I know how you feel about getting a good report. I agree with what you said about going to the doctor. The best chance anyone has to beat cancer is when it is caught early.

[exwdwcm]

yeah Kim- what great news!!!! wishing you all the best! and how great is it to have an oncologist that is truly on your team, disney and all!:thumbsup2

[miss missy]

:cool1: :cheer2: YAY!!!! Wishing you the best health going forward too!! :cool1: :cheer2:

[halliesmommy01]

Awesome news Kim! I am so happy for you. Both my grandparents on my mom's side are colon cancer survivors, so we are very dilligent about that in our family. What wonderful news!!

Becky

[SamSam]

I'm very happy for you Kim; what terrific news!

[Disneybridein2k3]

So happy for you! We are counting the months - DH is 5 years remission now - until we can life insurance. So another piece of advice to add to your -- if you are thinking of getting life insurance, get it NOW. Don't wait! We have to wait until he's been clear for 7 years and many life changes can happen in 7 years :) I'm so glad to hear you got good news Kim - can't wait for your 7 year mark!

[safetymom]

Kim, I am glad to hear you had a clean scan!!!

[aprince&princess]

Congratulations on your good news. I am coming up on my three year mark for thyroid cancer and always get a little ansy before my appt. It is such a relief to know that another year has passed by and that things are fine. Again, congratulations.

[cocowum]

That's great news Kim! :cheer2: :cheer2: :grouphug:

[Jennygt]

What great news! SO happy for you!!:cool1: :cool1:

[chirurgeon]

Thank you everyone. I wanted to share the good news with my friends.

I really lucked out with very caring and skilled professionals all along the way. And my surgeon was so good looking :thumbsup2 .

I also lucked out having excellent health insurance. I haven't seen a single bill associated with my care. I also have life insurance from my company. I am single and not a parent, so I only need the insurance for covering my bills and my funeral so I am lucky in that as well.

Thank you again to everyone.

Kim

[Mouse Skywalker]

Good for you Kim. That's fantastic news! Thanks for the PSA too.

[disgram]

I want to say CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I am sitting here crying. I just had my 5th session with Chemo yesterday for Colon Cancer. I have really good doctors and a great supportive family. I am crying because for the first time in a long time, I think I might be ok. That I can beat this thing.

I spent the summer in the hospital because of the cancer and a couple other problems. I had an appointment with the doctor that morning but was in such pain I went during the night. That was when they found the cancer trying to fix the other problems. I was very lucky.

I also agree, do the check-ups. My situation was a little different but I have to admit that had I not had the pain from the other problems, I would have put the check-up off. PLEASE DON'T DO THIS!!! We need everyone we love with us as long as possible!

Right now I am planning the Disney Trip that my granddaughters were supposed to take last summer for the first week in September this year. I have decided to do what it takes for me to be well enough to be with my granddaughters!!!!

Thank you all. Thank you to the original poster. You gave me courage to come to grips with this! THANK YOU!!!!

[SamSam]

I want to say CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I am sitting here crying. I just had my 5th session with Chemo yesterday for Colon Cancer. I have really good doctors and a great supportive family. I am crying because for the first time in a long time, I think I might be ok. That I can beat this thing.

I spent the summer in the hospital because of the cancer and a couple other problems. I had an appointment with the doctor that morning but was in such pain I went during the night. That was when they found the cancer trying to fix the other problems. I was very lucky.

I also agree, do the check-ups. My situation was a little different but I have to admit that had I not had the pain from the other problems, I would have put the check-up off. PLEASE DON'T DO THIS!!! We need everyone we love with us as long as possible!

Right now I am planning the Disney Trip that my granddaughters were supposed to take last summer for the first week in September this year. I have decided to do what it takes for me to be well enough to be with my granddaughters!!!!

Thank you all. Thank you to the original poster. You gave me courage to come to grips with this! THANK YOU!!!!

Hugs and prayers to you.:grouphug: You CAN beat this!

[Yvet]

I'm so glad that the CT was good.....

:flower3:

[aGoofyMom]

:grouphug:

Yay!!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

[OKW Lover]

Great news Kim!!!

Aren't those rides on that little table so much great fun. :scared:

[shellyminnie]

pixiedust: That's great Kim!!!!

[aspen37]

Awesome Kim!:cheer2: :cheer2:

[aspen37]

I want to say CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I am sitting here crying. I just had my 5th session with Chemo yesterday for Colon Cancer. I have really good doctors and a great supportive family. I am crying because for the first time in a long time, I think I might be ok. That I can beat this thing.

I spent the summer in the hospital because of the cancer and a couple other problems. I had an appointment with the doctor that morning but was in such pain I went during the night. That was when they found the cancer trying to fix the other problems. I was very lucky.

I also agree, do the check-ups. My situation was a little different but I have to admit that had I not had the pain from the other problems, I would have put the check-up off. PLEASE DON'T DO THIS!!! We need everyone we love with us as long as possible!



Right now I am planning the Disney Trip that my granddaughters were supposed to take last summer for the first week in September this year. I have decided to do what it takes for me to be well enough to be with my granddaughters!!!!

Thank you all. Thank you to the original poster. You gave me courage to come to grips with this! THANK YOU!!!!

You can beat this! I will be praying for you also.:grouphug:

[kpadalik]

Congratulations on such wonderful news :) Sending some good wishes your way!

[3guysandagal]

Great news Kim!

See you in May!!

[WLfan]

Congratulations! I am so happy for you. What a relief! :cheer2:

I go for my first check-up since radiation in September next Friday. I have blood tests and sono tomorrow. I am so nervous, but your good news brought me some comfort too!

Keep us updated. I'll keep you in my prayers.

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Awesome news!!!! Congrats!!!

[chirurgeon]

Congratulations! I am so happy for you. What a relief! :cheer2:

I go for my first check-up since radiation in September next Friday. I have blood tests and sono tomorrow. I am so nervous, but your good news brought me some comfort too!

Keep us updated. I'll keep you in my prayers.

Kathy, I was really nervous when I was getting my first post treatment check up. As they have come back clear each time, I relax a little more each one. You are in my prayers too.

Kim

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

Yay Kim!!!!!!!

I'm so glad to hear!!!!!

Now that I am back at work, seeing at least 3 breast CA patients a day, I am once again reminded on a more personal level how devastating this can be. Especially after crying with a single mom of preteens a couple days ago. She was not as fortunate as you...

Best wishes for continued success!!!!