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When am I "in remission"?
ive just been back to oncologist for results of blood tests at the 6 month mark after surgery, radiation and lastly hormone therapy. Dr said my blood tests were gr8 and to see him again in 6 months fo...
My Oncologist is very conservative with his comments on prognosis.
My surgeon, on the other hand is excited and positive that everything was removed with a great margin and no more lymphnodes involved.
I guess it is easier for the surgeon because their work can be checked in the pathology and the outcome is clearer.
The Oncologist on the other hand can only hope that chemo has worked, that there is nothing lurking somewhere. That is why it is initially called remission, not cured.
Now you can get on with life, more strength to you and best wishes for the future!
My surgeon, on the other hand is excited and positive that everything was removed with a great margin and no more lymphnodes involved.
I guess it is easier for the surgeon because their work can be checked in the pathology and the outcome is clearer.
The Oncologist on the other hand can only hope that chemo has worked, that there is nothing lurking somewhere. That is why it is initially called remission, not cured.
Now you can get on with life, more strength to you and best wishes for the future!