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Good news - Stage IIIB

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Hi all, just wanted to share good news. I have had clear scan results today after being diagnosed with Stage IIIB, non small cell, adenocarcinoma in 2014, aged 43.

My prognosis at the time was poor and I was told I was inoperable, terminal and treatable with palliative care. Discussions were around chances of survival.

Today, the oncologist was really happy and saying it was ‘incredible’ and that the more clear scans I have the less chance of recurrence. He considered we were “almost job done” as I haven’t had any systemic treatment since 2014 (anything since has been targetted). Potted history below:

4 rounds of chemo, radiotherapy, lobectomy (2014/15)

Complete neck dissection, radiotherapy (2017/18)

I haven’t been on any treatments in the intervening periods. I feel so fortunate to be so fit and well and still be out running. I have lost good friends to this disease and know that everyone isn’t so fortunate,

The purpose of my post is to give hope to those newly diagnosed and currently in treatment. Sometimes strange things happen and you get very very lucky - so stay positive.

With love and best wishes

Janey

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Blackkeys

Oh wow Janey_H amazing news, I'm so vv happy for you, you have responded so well to treatment 👍❤️Love hearing news like this

Best wishes to you

😘💕

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Congratulations! I send hope that your scans stay this way for a very long time!!!!

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anrean

Very happy for you! Hope your scans remain clear for years to come!!

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Ncpoet

Congratulations, Janey! Great news! The more survivors the better!

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Beepers7

Congratulations Janey!!!!Hoping to follow in your footsteps. Yes, we must never fear but fight on. Thanks for your continued encouragement to us survivors. God is good

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JanetteR57

Great to see such positive news - long may it continue and glad you're keeping up the running... thanks for sharing...

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Dariada

Such an encouraging post - thank you!!!!

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hedgehoggy

Absolutely fantastic . Really pleased for you and your family .Keep up the good work. Great news.

Hoggy x

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Janey_H in reply to hedgehoggy

Thank you 💕. Xx

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Iamready

Very happy for you! Thanks for sharing. You give us all so much hope!

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