chloesmom Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I'm thrilled to let you all know that my big scary appointment with my lung surgeon was yesterday. Had the ct scan and then saw doctor about 2 hours later. He said my scan was clear! This marks my 5 year 'anniversary' of my lung cancer diagnosis and surgery. The doctor said that we will continue to see each other once a year for the rest of my life, and "that's going to be a long, long time." After scans the past few years, we are going to annual chest x-rays to monitor my lungs. I am happy about that, because, while I understand a scan is a better study, I don't like the exposure to excess radiation that a scan causes, particularly since I had chest radiation for breast cancer before all this happened. I also feel confident that this surgeon will detect anything minutely out of place on my x-ray, as he has a series of them to use for comparison purposes. Today I am one very grateful survivor, and I remain thankful to have all of the great folks here to share victories, worries, war stories, heartbreaking losses, and all of the rest of life's twists and turns! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Wonderful news update! I agree about the CT's, too much radiation can give us a new cause for cancer. What are you doing to celebrate? Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Cindy- Congratulations!!! So thrilled for you!! Love reading these success stories!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Thats, wonderful, fantastic Cindy, I'm so happy and thrilled for you! Way to go and keep it up. Have a great weekend! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 WOW Cindy...that is so awesome!! Thanks for sharing. Time to go dancing in the streets! Continued best wishes Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Congratulations, Cindy. That's wonderful news. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Yay! Congratulations, Cindy. That's terrific news! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 YOU GO GIRL!!! That is truly wonderful, wonderful news! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Cindy, This is just awesome news!!! You have really made my day. I can hear that sigh of relief from here. Now go and enjoy your life. Such a wonderful inspiration you are. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Woooooooooo Hoooooooo Great news !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Cindy, Congrats on beating the odds, and welcome to the five year club! You so totally rock! Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 That is most excellent news Cindy. Congratulations. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Happy 5 years Cindy! This turely is GREAT NEWS!!! Hope you have fun celebrating your milestone! Way to kick that cancer to the crub! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Congratulations on 5 years!!! Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Cindy,I am so so happy for you. Not only am I happy for you but it gives me hope fpr myself. Now get out there and have a wonderful summer!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Yeah Woooo HOoooooooo!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebygeeby Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 TERRIFIC! Way to go Cindy! So happy for you! Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Outstanding for sure!!! Hope you did something fun! You know my motto gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Love to hear these success stories! Congratulations and Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb73 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 CONGRATULATIONS, this is truly WONDERFUL. I love good news, and this is GREAT NEWS. WAHOOOOOOO!!!!!! Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleHammett Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Looks like all that "Happy Dancing" (in the Street with Bowie and Jagger) paid off. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce u Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Great news Cindy. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 This news makes me want to dance around the room in celebration Your story of survival will continue to bring hope to so many on the board. I want to thank you for sharing your story with us for all these years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Cindy you are truly blessed!!! success with Lung and Breast. WOW!!! A BIG CONGRATULATIONS ON 5 GREAT YEARS!!! I am so glad for you!! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Cindy! I am so sorry I missed this and am late!! I am SO happy that you are here, and that you made 5 years, and that I met you and that we have had 5 years of sharing our 'separated at birth' stories!! And yes, as Katie said, you are solely responsible for educating me as to how Chloe is spelled!! Who knew? Except Katie and the rest of the world..... Cindy, congratulations and breathe easier girlfriend- 5 years! Can you believe it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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