Today I had to see my oncologist. My previous oncology appointment was on November 24th. At the time I already knew my PET scan had come back clean, but had to visit the onc to figure out what to do next, having reached the all-important 5-year cancer-free anniversary. Turned out I had to have another colonoscopy done first, which also came back with the ALL CLEAR. So I wasn’t too worried going to see the oncologist today. And in fact, it was one of the least stressful hospital visits ever. There was some discussion as to whether I’d continue to get PET scans, or “downgrade” to CT scans… and so far it looks like I’ll continue with PET scans. But just once a year now, rather than every six months. So I will probably have the next PET scan early October and then see the oncologist again on the 15th (the appointment is already fixed). And… well, it feels AMAZING that I won’t be going through scanxiety again in March or April. I don’t think I’ll ever feel “out of the woods”, but this is a very welcome break.
Now I’m just waiting to have the chemo port taken out. Gawd knows I’ve been living with that long enough, along with the monthly trips to the hospital to get it cleaned out. So today I also popped over to the Pain Clinic to see where I was in line. I knew back in November that it would be a bit of a wait as those needing ports have priority over those wanting them out, and rightly so. But it looks like there are only half a dozen people ahead of me now, so it should happen within the next month or so.
Such great news honey bun – so pleased for you. It’s been a long time coming – I keep thinking back to the first months after your diagnosis and am so happy grateful that you have been looked after so well and that your brilliant body knew how to deal with that sonofabitch!
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Oh wow, I am sooo pleased for you! I’m still in the depths here, and looking forward to the day that I rwach the 5 yr point! Glad your port is out soon — I can’t wait for mine to come out! I have a chest infection at the mo, and everything I cough, it feels like I’m hacking the port out! (Sounds gross, and feels the same!) xx
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Now that’s going to be an occasion for an awesome tapas lunch. Line up the victims.
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I had no idea. Three friends and my mother all went through the rigours of chemo and zapping. God luck. x
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That’s fabulous news, I’m very happy for you. Your life seems to have changed so much since I started reading Casa Az, and this seems like another big step forward.
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