Alisa Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 Hi everyone! I just got the results of my latest CT w/contrast scan and there is still NED (No Evidence of Disease)!!!! I'm so relieved and I feel so blessed. My oncologist told me since it's been about 5 years, I could get scanned every year, instead of every 6 months. I told him I did not feel comfortable waiting a whole year. He said OK, but suggested I get the CT without contrast then. He said the contrast is usually used to see chest and surrounding areas for spread. He said since it's been 5 years, we are not looking for a spread or recurrence, but rather a new primary, and a CT without contrast is fine for that. I told him I would think about it. First, I would love to get opinions from this board on that. Any comments? I'm posting this message on all my boards, so many of you may see this message more than once. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 WONDERFUL ! Such great news. Love to hear it. You give such hope to all who follow you. Keep that NED around! Thanks for sharing. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 Congratulations, Alisa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 Thats wonderful news. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 What did you decide to do about having your scans every 6 months or once a year. I am not even at the one year mark yet, but I know that I will not be ready to remove my training wheels to every 6 months when I get there. God Bless!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethluvswill13 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Alisa-that's AWESOME news!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 So glad to hear the good news. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Congratulations Alisa!!!!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Love to hear that kind of news!! God Bless You.. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Good news, Alisa. Can't help you with the scan, that is for you to decide, they way you feel the best for yourself. Hugs Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 What wonderful news! I am so happy for you. love, jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Really good news. I know what you mean about the longer time span, scary thought isn't it? But, on the other hand it means that the beast is getting farther and farther away. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Alisa, Great news that is awesome. I think I would go without contrast. I have heard that the contrast is very hard on the kidneys...and if you can avoid anything radioactive (contrast)going into your body I would. I am trying to get my Onc to agree CT's without...hopefully I will follow in your footstpes and be able to do annuals someday as well. God Bless, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 alisa, this is wonderful news. So excited for you. My doctor, after only 2 3/4 years wants to take me to one year scans unless I have symptoms. I am like you in being nervous about waiting so long. I still feel more comfortable with the 6 mons. Again, congratulations. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Alisa, What a great way to start the New Year. NED and and blessed. Keep up the great news.... Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Let's do the NED Conga Line! Yeeee Haw! I Dance to your good news! Mcuh love, Eppie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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