Good news.

[Suzanne333]

I wrote on here a few days ago regarding my CT scan results. They were very good and I'm responding well to chemo after three cycles.

I just had a message from another clinical nurse who I deal with and she said that there's hardly any evidence of disease and that the bulk of my disease now is just stranding. There's just one nodule left which is slightly larger than 1cm.

I don't know if this has helped or if I am just very sensitive to chemo but I've been taking hemp oil tablets. I take olive leaf extract too.

I do believe though that a positive attitude helps. I've tended to laugh my way through this harrowing journey.

I feel very happy with how it's going but I do realise that there is a chance of recurrence. If so, I'll just keep fighting.

Good luck to us all. Xxx

[Microbabe]

I very much agree about the positive attitude... great news about ct scan 😃

[Lyndy]

Hurray! Glad it's going well for you! X

[Katmal-UK]

Way to go Suzanne!. Congrats. Sooooo pleased for you xx Kathy x

[Suzanne333 in reply to Katmal-UK]

Thank you Kathy. Hope you are ok. Xx

[Lorent]

Hi suzanne,

Congrats, so nice to hear good news...

I have been considering taking hemp oil, did you consult with your onc first ? My chemo was stopped after number 5 due to pain on left side, had a scan 9 days ago and waiting for results , go to see onc on Wednesday, 😬...... Was wondering if I should mention the hemp oil as I am concerned it may interfere with the last chemo also I'm on avastin

Take care

L x

[Suzanne333 in reply to Lorent]

Hi.

No I didn't consult my oncologist. I'm on avastin too.

Something is working for me it could just be the chemo I think a positive attitude boosts the immune system and this helps greatly xx

[Hidden]

Good news indeed, always help to have a good laugh now and again as well as being positive. Hope you celebrate this news

[GBIRVMIC]

Whoo hooo! Isn't that just great news! I love infact we all just love to hear another Teal warrior's wonderful progress.... Keep the positive attitude and loads of happy smiles 😊😊😊 Love Michelle x

[Suzanne333 in reply to GBIRVMIC]

Thank you Michelle. Xxx

[Maryblackcat]

So good to hear! I completely agree with the positive attitude being so important. I just get in the flow every day and see where it takes me! Today it's for my chemo at Christie as it happens and I go with the attitude "this is helping me every time! All is well." Have no idea how it's going yet as only had 4 sessions and won't get scanned until after week 9 but I feel it's doing whatever needs to be done and keep on keeping on! Love to hear stories of success like this. Thanks for sharing. Maryx

[Suzanne333 in reply to Maryblackcat]

Hi Mary.

Thank you for your message.

I believe that a positive mental attitude helps so much. To me it boosts the immune system. A good immune system is like a brilliant medicine.

I've only had three cycles of chemo and to be told there's hardly any disease left is just the best news. I'm stage 3 advanced

I will still have surgery and I'm quite looking forward to that .

This site has helped me greatly, ive read about so many amazing women and they've helped with my concerns.

Just got to keep fighting and that means just carrying on.

Wishing you all the best xxx

[IrishMollyO]

I love your positive post Suzanne expecially your laughter therapy. At one of the conferences I attended in Dublin they introduced laughter Yoga so you may have something there. I wish you continued good news. Take care

XXX

[Suzanne333 in reply to IrishMollyO]

Hi Molly.

I do believe laughter is the best medicine. I laugh a lot I say I'm laughing the cancer out.

I'm a bit of a fruit loop sometimes. Bit mad. My way of coping.

Wishing you all the best. Xxx

[IrishMollyO in reply to Suzanne333]

Thanks Suzanne

I could do with a good laugh right now as my laughter cells have been severely depleted by a certain oncologist and CNS ! 😤😡

XXX

[Suzanne333 in reply to IrishMollyO]

I don't like my oncologist.

Don't think he likes me either. Lol.

I dislike the consultant who gave me my diagnosis. He told me when I was in hospital on my own at 7 in the morning. He told me to 'prepare yourself for the worst'. I thought he was telling me I was going to die. I totally went to pieces. It took a week for someone to tell me that I'm treatable.

He visited every day, like the bloody grim reaper. I used to hide under the covers.

His bedside manner left a lot to be desired. Xxx

[IrishMollyO in reply to Suzanne333]

Snap Suzanne

They must be twins . The only good thing for me was the lovely gynae who broke the news to me gently. After that I was in the clutches of the very abrupt and not so patient friendly you know who. Since he rarely decends from his Ivory tower I was left in the not so tender mercy of his Rottweiler CNS. And there I remain in no mans land !

XXX

[Suzanne333 in reply to IrishMollyO]

You'd think being in the medical profession and dealing with people who have serious and life threatening illnesses that they'd be a little more sensitive and kinder. They're like mechanics talking about a rusty car and whether it's a write off or not!!! Xxx

[Steghart in reply to Suzanne333]

Oh I had one like that too! Thankfully I have new one who always smiles, she doesn't mince her words but has a great upbeat attitude!

[27-359]

Hi Suzanne,

Re the hemp oil, is this the same as cannabis oil? I sometimes visit an American forum and that is discussed on there frequently. Apparently it does nlt contain the substance that makes you "high" but even so is on!y available legally in some states.

I have looked on the internet and seen it available to buy.

Jenny

[Suzanne333 in reply to 27-359]

Hi Jenny.

I got it off eBay. I take one or two a day. I think it is cannabis based. Not totally cannabis. I think there's so much in plants and herbs which help us.

Some chemos are derived from the bark of the South Pacific yew tree.

Maybe it's all in m mind but something is definitely working for me as I'm

Nearly disease free after just three chemos.

Xxx

[Maryblackcat]

Hi Suzanne

Thanks for your reply to me and the famous old saying "laughter is the best medicine" has surely got a lot of truth behind it. I'm stage 4 and you could say I haven't got a lot to laugh about but humour sure helps and keeping positive is certainly helping me also at the moment.

Hoping your surgery goes well. I've been told surgery may or may not be possible - just too soon to say. Good luck and keep giggling xx

[Suzanne333 in reply to Maryblackcat]

I think I'm stage 3. They never told me. I didn't ask but it's spread into my omentum.

My mum had a friend who was stage 4. Was diagnosed 15 years ago. Had a recurrence but she's still here and doing well.

I've heard many successful stories. Ive always concentrated on them. There was a woman on here , can't remember her name but she was given two years and that was 9 years ago.

Keep fighting keep living xxxx

[ellseybellsey]

Fantastic news, I am really happy for you, my onc told me that my response to chemo prior to debulking surgery was excellent and the disease was definitely chemo sensative.

Ellsey xx

[Suzanne333 in reply to ellseybellsey]

Thank you. I'm really pleased. I'm really happy for you too.

My clinical nurse said that if I did get a recurrence, the fact that I'm very chemo sensitive is really good. I don't really want to think about a recurrence. I guess that's the reality but I need to get through all this first. Xxx

[ellseybellsey]

Take each day as it comes try to put the thoughts of recurrence to the back of your mind, try to concentrate on finishing your treatment. I had all these thoughts but then read all the posts from all the fantastic ladies on this site, and all their fantastic achievements.

Ellsey xx

[caf132]

Brilliant results Suzanne!!! So glad you have wonderful news!!! Keep up the mental strength. It will carry you far. Don't think about reoccurrence, just enjoy each day and treat yourself to something you love!!!!

[Suzanne333 in reply to caf132]

Aww. Thank you. I will. Xxx