CT Scan update

[ZenaJ]

Hi lovely ladies, just to let you know that I've had my CT scan results and it shows no sign of any cancer. Been clear now since February 2014. It does show gallstones though so if anyone has any advice on that I'd be glad to hear it.

Hope all is going well with everyone, Zena xx

[Hidden]

What fantastic news!! I am soooooo pleased for you. Time to celebrate. My sister had gallstones and she was given some icky liquid that dissolved them and she passed them naturally. I think treatment depends where the stones are, and what size? Good Luck xx

[ZenaJ in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Lyn xx

[Lindaura]

That is such great news, Zena!

You have been clear for over 5 years now and I just hope my body follows your example.

Meanwhile, gallstones can be composed of different substances and it would be good to know what kind yours are.

If you have no symptoms, you don’t need to do anything, but if you are having painful attacks from the gallstones, you can get them treated or have your gall bladder removed.

I have one very large gall stone that I have had for 50 years as a result of a blood disease. It is a pigment gallstone.

Mine is too large to get caught in a bike duct so it has caused me no trouble.

Hope yours are trouble free also.

Hugs,

Laura

[ZenaJ in reply to Lindaura]

Thanks Laura,

I've no idea about my gallstones the letter just said they were not causing my pain as they're on the opposite side. They're not causing me any problem but I don't want them. Perhaps I eat too much yogurt. It's certainly not down to fatty food. xx

[Doglover1410]

Brilliant news, well done xx

[ZenaJ in reply to Doglover1410]

Thank you. Just been to see the dog we're adopting. Can't wait to get him home. xx

[Doglover1410 in reply to ZenaJ]

Aww even better...post us a pic? xx

[ZenaJ in reply to Doglover1410]

I will when I get him home. I don't know how to post a picture so I'll need help. xx

[Maxjor]

So happy for you Zena--I know they don't use the 5 year mark anymore for OC but hey, I LOVE that you hit the 5 year mark and continue with NED!!! Hope you are celebrating this weekend and on! ENJOY!!!! oxox Judy

[MH500 in reply to Maxjor]

Do they not use 5 year mark? Xx

[Maxjor in reply to MH500]

Its definitely a milestone but for some reason with OC, I have read its longer before they can say you're "cured". For you and me, I say you hit the mark!!! ox

[ZenaJ in reply to Maxjor]

Thanks Judy, I think I've been celebrating for years and I intend to carry on doing so. lol. xx

[Purple-iris]

Fantastic news Zena 🎉 hope you’ve got something fun planned for the weekend.

Enjoy your celebrations and hope the gallstones don’t cause you any bother !

Love and best wishes Kim x 💜

[ZenaJ in reply to Purple-iris]

Thanks Kim, no problems with the gallstones as yet. xx

[Lind58]

Amazing news ❤️

[ZenaJ in reply to Lind58]

Thank you, there's hope for all of us. xx

[Manchesterlady]

Fantastic news 🌸🌸🌸🌸

[ZenaJ in reply to Manchesterlady]

Thank you xx

[MH500]

Fantastic Zena, I’m over 2 years and aim to catch you up. Congratulations xx

[ZenaJ in reply to MH500]

Thank you. I'm sure you will. xx

[sticky3006]

Such great news! Have a lovely, contented weekend with lots of nice treats! sticky3006

[ZenaJ in reply to sticky3006]

Thank you. I'm already celebrating lol xxx

[LittleSan]

I've had a gallstone show up on scans for OC since 2011. I would be completely unaware that it was there if they hadn't told me.

Glad you're still clear Zena. Xx

[ZenaJ in reply to LittleSan]

Thank you. I would be unaware too. I'm not 100% that they're right. They told me I had a secondary cancer in my spine after one scan and then changed their minds. xx

[ShropshireJo]

That’s brilliant news Zena. I’m so pleased for you and your family. Have a happy celebratory weekend. Love Jo 🌺🌼🌸🌻🌹

[ZenaJ in reply to ShropshireJo]

Thanks very much Jo xx

[BeeWild]

Such great news and you do right celebrating!! Sorry about the gallstone but if it’s no bother leave well alone I think xx

Woop woop 5 years is brilliant 😁👍

Hugs

Bev x

[ZenaJ in reply to BeeWild]

Thanks very much Bev xx

[Cnmart]

Great news!! Xxx

[ZenaJ in reply to Cnmart]

Thank you xx

[Katmal-UK]

Fantastic news!

[ZenaJ in reply to Katmal-UK]

Thank you xx

[Caroles1]

Well done hunny!,,

I am going for the 5 year marker on Sept 1st, to my mind it when they drop you to a 1 year check, good for me. I plan something, so should you...you have done so well, we all aspire to that,

Enjoy,

Carole xx

[ZenaJ in reply to Caroles1]

Thanks Carole and good luck with your check up. It'll be here before you know it. xx

[claireRoberts76]

Amazing!... big big congratulations. 💞

[ZenaJ in reply to claireRoberts76]

Thanks Claire xx

[Cheryl4677]

Lovely news Zena. 🎈Have a fabulous weekend. Don’t worry about the gallstones if you’re not having any pain or nausea. Lots of people may well have them but just don’t know. Congratulations 👏🏼 Cheryl x

[ZenaJ in reply to Cheryl4677]

Thanks Cheryl. I'm not worried really just wondered if there's anything I could do in the way of eating etc. to get rid of them. Then again I wouldn't know if I had got rid of them because I didn't know I had them. lol xxx

[Hidden]

Well done, Zena. Excellent news! Yay!!!!! 😀 And a new dog. Good for you! 🐶

[ZenaJ in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. Can't wait to get him home. xx

[ruthg55]

That is just magic! ❤️

[ZenaJ in reply to ruthg55]

Thanks Ruth. I wish I did have a magic wand, I'd certainly wave it over all our Ovacome friends. xx

[mrstadpole]

Such great news to hear.

I also have gall stones and they were present at my diagnosis.When they operated they took a look and said they were no problem so left them in situ. I have experienced no pain at all from them. I guess many people develop gall stones through their their life time and are totally unaware!

[ZenaJ in reply to mrstadpole]

Thank you. I agree, I think we all have lots of things that we don't know about and sometimes that's for the best. xxx

[19Mary]

Congratulations on your results and all the best for your continued survivorship. The gall stones will be a doddle!

[ZenaJ in reply to 19Mary]

Thanks Mary. You're right, there's worse things that can happen. xx

[SuziTench1]

Great news .. sorry no info on gall stones xx😁😁

[ZenaJ in reply to SuziTench1]

Thanks Suzi, no worries, I've had some good advice. xx

[Hidden]

Fantastic news Zena, love, love, love hearing this.

Lisa xoxo

[ZenaJ in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Lisa, I wish there was more of it. xx

[Grace-53]

Well done!

[ZenaJ in reply to Grace-53]

Thanks Grace. I didn't actually do anything I was just lucky. I wish it was the same for everyone. xxx

[Hidden]

Hi Zena

Great News! One of my CT scans showed a calcified gallstone but never caused any problems or ever mentioned again.

CT scan later today so more apprehension and waiting.

Walking our rescue dog and seeing grandchildren keeps me going.

Best wishes for a very long remission.

Janet

[ZenaJ in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Janet and good luck with the scan. You sound like me with the rescue dog and grandchildren. They certainly keep us busy. xx

[Neona]

Great news. Don’t know about gallstones but hope they get them sorted quickly.

[ZenaJ in reply to Neona]

Thanks Neona, I don't think they're overly worried about the gallstones as they haven't suggested anything to do about them. I'll just see how it goes. xxx

[gmc920]

Wonderful news, love to hear this! 🤗 xx Gina

[ZenaJ in reply to gmc920]

Thanks Gina xx

[Solange]

So pleased for you, Zena. 👏 You must be so happy. Now you can try and forget OvCa - and the flipping gallstones, hopefully, and look forward to getting your dog and having fun with him.

Lots of love, Solange 😊

[ZenaJ in reply to Solange]

Thanks you Solange, I certainly will. xx

[Wanthealth]

That’s fantastic 🤗

[ZenaJ in reply to Wanthealth]

Thank you x

[Spirit22]

Fantastic news Zena ! Exciting to be adopting a dog I have 2 rescue greyhounds they have kept me going post op and chemo Best wishes to you X Lesley

[ZenaJ in reply to Spirit22]

Thanks Lesley, we've just got back from our visit to the Dog's Trust. We're getting a bit nervous now because we're worried he won't settle in. Just like first night nerves I think. xx

[Spirit22 in reply to ZenaJ]

I remember when I got my mine , 3 years on they rule the roost ha! I am sure he will soon settle in its all so strange the 1st night , you will all be fine xx

[Welshandproud]

Brilliant news. Congratulations!!!

[ZenaJ in reply to Welshandproud]

Thank you xx

[Jo-Jo1-UK]

Wow 5 years clear is brilliant, really pleased for you. Long may it last. xxx

[ZenaJ in reply to Jo-Jo1-UK]

Thank you. I'm sure there are many of us but not all on here. xx

[Mrsmerlot]

Such good news! Really helps us all to stay positive. Xx

[ZenaJ in reply to Mrsmerlot]

Thank you. I've always been a positive person. I'm not saying that's a magic word though. I've been very lucky. xx

[Artgreen]

Oh what fantastic news! I am so pleased for you!

Alex x

[ZenaJ in reply to Artgreen]

Thanks Alex. xx

[Hilsuk]

Hi Zena , just seen your post . Think we are chemo twins! . I too was diagnosed 6 years ago this month , 3c, had weekly icon 8 chemo using a cold cap and unexpectedly tested positive for BRCA 2 - from my father , with no known family history of breast or ovarian cancer ( but didnt know much about his family ) We have both been so lucky to have had such a good response to chemo - long may the NED remain for us both ! Carry on living life to the full 😊Zena , best wishes , Hilary xx

[ZenaJ in reply to Hilsuk]

Thanks Hilary, we certainly are twins. Our only difference is that I was diagnosed in July but otherwise it's like reading my own story. Long may it remain that we can keep swapping our stories of good news. xxx

[Zena41]

Happy to hear huni. I just got my ca125 it’s 19 I’m overwhelmed xx

[ZenaJ in reply to Zena41]

Thank you and great news for you. Let's keep it up. xx