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marls40
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15 years ago

2 years and smiling

Last thursday I had my 6 month check up with my oncologist. It is 2 years since I was diagnosed with mets in my liver and spine. There is now only 1 of each instead of the 2 I was first diagnosed with and these have both shrunk dramatically. My scans will now occur annually, this is the most exciting aspect as my doc is looking further down the track at long term exposure to radiation (anything longterm is a plus). 
I can now take a breath and look towards the future with hope and stop manically ticking off my bucket list because they need to be done now. There is now time to make some long term plans.
I need to change my perspective from short term survival to a more "normal" long term outlook .

  • Di_BCNA's avatar
    Di_BCNA
    Member
    15 years ago

    Hey marls, congratulations on the good results!  Being able to stop and take a breath sounds fabulous.

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    Di_BCNA
    Member
    15 years ago

    Hey marls, congratulations on the good results!  Being able to stop and take a breath sounds fabulous.

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    Kathy_BCNA
    Member
    15 years ago

    Hi Marlene - what great news! I know from your previous blogs that you were worried about this appointment, so it is good to hear that all is going well and you can start some long term planning. Enjoy it!