I thought long and hard about posting my update but decided to go ahead because I know how positive news can be uplifting. I recall a post a couple of years ago from a lady who was diagnosed with stage 4 of 20 years ago and has had no recurrence- I was low and feeling that time was not on my side at that point and her post really gave me hope.
My latest CA125 was 8 and yesterday my oncologist said my PET scan was clear. She is over the moon about it but still cautious. I thought she would leave it a year till my next appointment but no, a mammogram and blood test in January and then an appointment with her.
She was appalled that I’ve not had a mammogram for 5 years and wants to be sure because my tumour was BRCA positive although I am not.
So it’s onward and upwards for me.
Things are less positive for my poor husband who has had three rounds of chemo and had to have the latest round halted because he has shingles and the side effects were so difficult for him to tolerate. His cancer had grown 20% whilst on the second chemo so we are worried. He has a scan later today and a consultation with his oncologist next week so we’re keeping everything crossed.
Have a good day and weekend everyone.
Joy 😘
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Thanks Kathy me too. It’s been quite difficult for him.
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That's great news, just what I needed to hear today! Sorry to hear though that your husband is struggling, I have had shingles and now how excruciatingly painful it can be. x
My goodness what pressure with you and your husband being in this situation. Good news stories give hope and hope is so, so important. I'm very pleased for you. I do hope things improve for your husband. All the best, Sara xxx
Hi Joy, I'm delighted with your news and that you posted it. I'm sorry your Husband is struggling and I hope he soon get's some better news and feels better, I'm sure he's in good hands. All the best Sue xx
89 near auxerre but am shortly going to rent a wee studio in paris. But will keep country house for a bit. Where is your treatment team? There is a webinar wed 6pm probably in french with the latest science for OC. Hugs
I have been infused by a superb team of nurses in auxerre with an above average onc but now under care of prof ray cocquard in lyon. Finished 5th round of chemo for total of 60 now wait for tep then radiation. Fun ride. Take care both of you
So glad you decided to post. We all need uplifting news at times. Congrats that you are still clear. So sorry about your husband. Hope he gets over shingles soon and can carry on treatment. 🤗 Jackie x
That’s super news Joy! And it’s great that your oncologist is taking such good care of your. It’s very important to share good news here. We need as much of it as possible.
I’m sorry that your husband hasn’t been as lucky. Hopefully things will improve for him soon and he’ll get his chemo finished.
Fantastic news for you and long may it continue. It is so important that we get to hear good news, it gives so many people hope.
I’m so sorry your hubby isn’t doing as well, I hope his shingles soon improve and he is able to resume his treatment and that it has the desired effect.
Take lots of care of both of you, love each other and be safe. ❤️Xx Jane
What a lovely, positive letter to give others hope . I'm so sad about your husband, though. I do hope he can start his Chemo again soon, or they'll try something different for him. How sad that you should both have cancer!
Sending love and all the luck in the world for both of you.
Thanks for the happy and inspiring update! Long may it continue! I’m sorry your husband isn’t having the same good fortune and hope his shingles gets better soon. Xx
I wanted to say something positive. I too was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had a mastectomy. Well now here I am, happy and ok. I was 39 when I had my mastectomy. I am now 71!!!!
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