Cancer Support

marble falls

(57,093 posts) Thu Jan 18, 2024, 09:10 PM Jan 2024

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I've fought the cancer to a standstill. Took about 10 years. No more treatment. Just monitoring ... [View all]

... I got so much support and energy from DU. It has has a large part in this good news.

It's "in situ", meaning it won't spread and probably will not grow.

Thanks to everybody helping me pull this off.

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I've fought the cancer to a standstill. Took about 10 years. No more treatment. Just monitoring ... [View all] marble falls Jan 2024 OP

Congrats!! Hopefully going that long means it more than likely not come back. walkingman Jan 2024 #1

It's still only four years after the last surgery, but we decided whatever we did medically: it would more ... marble falls Jan 2024 #12

I did similar from 1995 through 2011 with 8 tumor surgeries Yonnie3 Jan 2024 #38

I went through the BCG cycle twice, and had the boosters. It was determined that my cancer wasn't responding to BCG ... marble falls Jan 2024 #41

i had a cath in me for about a year. wound up in the icu with a infection and a high grade fever of 102 the last AllaN01Bear Jan 2024 #94

Life is tough, but we geezers are even tougher. We can hack it, especially with the wall at our backs ... marble falls Jan 2024 #95

Yannie - I woke with a start this morning realizing I didn't thankyou for those times I messaged ... marble falls Jan 2024 #53

I just noticed your response Yonnie3 Jan 2024 #98

Very good news, marble falls! brer cat Jan 2024 #2

Very good news indeed! niyad Jan 2024 #3

I would call you a tough old bird mercuryblues Jan 2024 #4

Tough old bird is a title I wear with pride. I admit it: I am a geezer. marble falls Jan 2024 #14

Good news... surfered Jan 2024 #5

Excellent news! ShazzieB Jan 2024 #6

Wow! MOMFUDSKI Jan 2024 #7

Glory Be! sprinkleeninow Jan 2024 #8

That is incredible. onecaliberal Jan 2024 #9

Good news! mountain grammy Jan 2024 #10

Hip hip hooray !!!!!!! Karadeniz Jan 2024 #11

That's terrific news. greatauntoftriplets Jan 2024 #13

It was truly a fight. I saw so many guys at VA I could have been, not make it. marble falls Jan 2024 #15

Excellent! redwitch Jan 2024 #16

That's wonderful news. lapucelle Jan 2024 #17

You'e amazing. Tough. So glad for you! ancianita Jan 2024 #18

Nicely done! Permanut Jan 2024 #19

That s certainly great news! Diamond_Dog Jan 2024 #20

It was tough and like the Stones sang, I had my moments of doubt and pain. Self pity, in my case ... marble falls Jan 2024 #22

You beat it, that's all that matters. Diamond_Dog Jan 2024 #36

What a blast - saw Runt, Pretenders, Caravan (not on the list) and several others I might have been ... marble falls Jan 2024 #42

That's great! $2 drafts, Lol. Probably that good old 3.2 beer that all the college kids drank. Diamond_Dog Jan 2024 #74

Where do you find this stuff! I caught him in '70 or so. Numbers Band and Glass Harp were regular acts upstairs ... marble falls Jan 2024 #78

Hoo Boy ... I do not remember Wild Butter. Diamond_Dog Jan 2024 #79

Roxanne was a big hit in NE Ohio, they got a record deal and they didn't really have a big enough repertoire ... marble falls Jan 2024 #84

The thing that really fired me up ... marble falls Jan 2024 #21

Really happy for you PlutosHeart Jan 2024 #23

Congrats! 2naSalit Jan 2024 #24

Hooray! MLAA Jan 2024 #25

🫶🏽 blm Jan 2024 #26

Awesome Duncanpup Jan 2024 #27

Congratulations x 1000 Ferrets are Cool Jan 2024 #28

Way to go!! n/t Ms. Toad Jan 2024 #29

Incredible. cilla4progress Jan 2024 #30

Congratulations. sheshe2 Jan 2024 #31

That is fantastic news, marble falls! sueh Jan 2024 #32

Wonderful news! people Jan 2024 #33

That's great news. barbtries Jan 2024 #34

I used to tell my wife: I'm starting to feel good, time for them to do something for my health to make me feel bad ... marble falls Jan 2024 #47

Congratulations! wendyb-NC Jan 2024 #35

How wonderful! So pleased by your good news! summer_in_TX Jan 2024 #37

If I had anything to do with that energy, I am so glad to have done so. OldBaldy1701E Jan 2024 #39

You betcha did! marble falls Jan 2024 #44

Wish you'd been able to spend that 10 years enjoying life worry-free True Dough Jan 2024 #40

If the previous 10 hadn't been spent, I'd have checked out five years ago. I wouldn't get the next or more ... marble falls Jan 2024 #45

Fantastic news. JudyM Jan 2024 #43

Started walking on clouds today after we got the the results from tests I had yesterday with a report on the cancer ... marble falls Jan 2024 #46

someone is always here on DU Skittles Jan 2024 #48

Always and willing to provide support. Always. marble falls Jan 2024 #50

SO happy to read this news! Dem2theMax Jan 2024 #49

Getting that nagging beast off my shoulder is a huge relief. But I will an eye peeled. marble falls Jan 2024 #51

I'm so happy for you and us! Goddessartist Jan 2024 #52

Somrtimes we are a tribe, sometimes a small villiage, but we are always a family. marble falls Jan 2024 #54

Yes Goddessartist Jan 2024 #55

Sorry for your losses. I am glad you're still standing. marble falls Jan 2024 #56

We both are! Goddessartist Jan 2024 #57

This only proves how fortunate I am. I am sorry about your voice, but it means you can appreciate it in ... marble falls Jan 2024 #59

Most excellent News. Prairie_Seagull Jan 2024 #58

I've wanted another Pea Coat for years, so I checked out the cost on a real deal Navy coat from the manufacturer ... marble falls Jan 2024 #62

My wife got me a 'Blue Jackets' manual from 1942. Prairie_Seagull Jan 2024 #66

I'd like on from '72, bit I think I'd like one from 42, also! marble falls Jan 2024 #68

Nice News-Congrats marked50 Jan 2024 #60

Congratulations!!! I know how much of a relief you must feel. nt woodsprite Jan 2024 #61

That's good news. Solly Mack Jan 2024 #63

No such luck - my wife has much needed chores to be done. We're decluttering. But I am grateful for the wish! marble falls Jan 2024 #64

HUZZAH! BumRushDaShow Jan 2024 #65

Thanks. there were some rough times and times even opening the computer was too much to do. ... marble falls Jan 2024 #72

I am sorry so many get cancer but tratment has improved so much. So much learned so much more to learn. twodogsbarking Jan 2024 #67

It's amazing how quickly treatment advanced in just the last few years. I really believe they will turn most ... marble falls Jan 2024 #69

This girl is from the area where I grew up. Emily Whitehead. twodogsbarking Jan 2024 #71

What a fighter. Her name is so close to my daughter's name. It's just no joke when they say "it could be you". marble falls Jan 2024 #87

Congrats, mf!! 70sEraVet Jan 2024 #70

Fantastic news: go ahead and go out in the sunshine and breathe the cool air and dance,dance,dance. flying_wahini Jan 2024 #73

What wonderful news for you and your family. Fla Dem Jan 2024 #75

What a journey! peggysue2 Jan 2024 #76

Congratulations LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2024 #77

Well done! pandr32 Jan 2024 #80

So happy for you malaise Jan 2024 #81

I have high grade in situ SidneyR Jan 2024 #82

Please rethink this. That was my diagnosis on the bladder cancer. I had my bladder removed at 70 ... marble falls Jan 2024 #88

Wonderful news. LoisB Jan 2024 #83

Congratulations!! 58Sunliner Jan 2024 #85

Wonderful news!!!! gademocrat7 Jan 2024 #86

Bravo and congratulations! All the best, and enjoy life now! appalachiablue Jan 2024 #89

Fantastic news marble falls!! Evolve Dammit Jan 2024 #90

Fabulous news wryter2000 Jan 2024 #91

Woohooo!! Congrats! Chicagogrl1 Jan 2024 #92

This a good place to get better and heal. marble falls Jan 2024 #93

I love good news!!! calimary Jan 2024 #96

This is where I got encouragement. I'm trying to pay my pretty good outcome forward. There's hope for everyone. marble falls Jan 2024 #97