Cancer Diagnosis

[llecs]

Stay strong, Scout. Merry Christmas!

[Barry]

Thanks for checking in, Scout. Have a great holiday!

[MattH]

My wife and I will keep you in our prayers.

[LIGHTNIN]

We hope you feel better soon, Because we miss you!!!    Sending air hugs your way, cause hugs makes everything better.

[Anonymous]

UPDATE

Hi everyone,

The new year has been great so far...

On 01/08/10 I had a series of medical tests done (midway through chemotherapy).  Blood work, X rays, CT scan.  No evidence of disease or NED.  So, as I have learned from other cancer patients, I am now officially "dancing with NED".    My gynecologic oncologist is very pleased and optimistic.  CA 125 is 11.

Still have three more rounds of chemotherapy to go.  My side effects are getting worse.  I mainly have fatigue, joint pain, and neuropathy (fingers and toes).  I am staying positive,as there is no other way to be in this situation.

So, please keep your thoughts and prayers coming my way.

Scout

[llecs]

Your strength is admirable, Scout.

[MattH]

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@Anonymous wrote:

UPDATE

Hi everyone,

The new year has been great so far...

On 01/08/10 I had a series of medical tests done (midway through chemotherapy).  Blood work, X rays, CT scan.  No evidence of disease or NED.  So, as I have learned from other cancer patients, I am now officially "dancing with NED".    My gynecologic oncologist is very pleased and optimistic.  CA 125 is 11.

Still have three more rounds of chemotherapy to go.  My side effects are getting worse.  I mainly have fatigue, joint pain, and neuropathy (fingers and toes).  I am staying positive,as there is no other way to be in this situation.

So, please keep your thoughts and prayers coming my way.

Scout

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We'll keep prayers and warm fuzzies going your way!

[haulingthescoreup]

No Existing Disease --awesome! That is so wonderful to hear.

I hope everything keeps going well. Fingers crossed and prayers lifted for ya.

[stagefoursurvivor]

I wish you very well. You're also being treated at one of the premier cancer centers in the world. I consulted with them before starting treatment for stage 4 lung cancer.

Happily, that was back in '99, it's over 10 years for me, hence my userID 

[Anonymous]

llecs, matth, HTSU, and stagefoursurvivor,

Thanks for your posts.  Stagefoursurvivor -you are indeed a survivor and give me great hope. 

I am quite impressed with my gynecologic oncologist (GYN ONC) as well as the rest of my team at MD Anderson.  And, I do have a whole team.  The whold process is participatory - meaning I am included in the decision making process.  I like the fact that GYN ONCs are surgeons as well as oncologists.  So, my GYN ONC manages everything - he performed the surgery and he is in charge of the chemotherapy.  Great continuity of care.  

Anyway, had chemo #4 yesterday..... YEAHH   Only two to go.

Scout