Susan Cornett Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Got my scan results today and I remain NED! I've been cancer free for 18 months. So, to those of you who are new or scared or both, know this: I was diagnosed as a stage IV patient 4 years ago. You can do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJM Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 So. 18 months from today...say August 6th 2021 (will be my 60th Birthday so I fudged the date a tad) I expect to post an identical message. Congrats. Celebrate. Enjoy Peace Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Cornett Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share Posted February 14, 2020 I'll be waiting for your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouT Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Wow Susan, that is such great news and definitely inspiring for those who arrive here with more advanced disease. Keep up those good scans and I wish you all joy to come. Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rower Michelle Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Rock on sister! You certainly had to fight to get there. A giant Whoo hoo to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Susan’s NED! Oh, an outcome worthy of celebration. Stay the course. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert A. Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Great news. Happy for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgetO Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Susan, I'm so glad to hear your news! You're a source of hope for a lot of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Kaiser Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Your news certainly made my day. It's just been a year for me with a stage IV diagnosis, but I long to hear NED one day. Congratulations! Rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lin wilki Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Congrats! Best news ever for us newbies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Fabulous news Susan!! I'm so happy for you!! Best, Ro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Awesome Susan. You are a rock star! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert A. Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 On 2/13/2020 at 6:22 PM, Susan Cornett said: Got my scan results today and I remain NED! I've been cancer free for 18 months. So, to those of you who are new or scared or both, know this: I was diagnosed as a stage IV patient 4 years ago. You can do this. That's great news, my wife was diagnosed stage IV. She just started her treatment in November with chemo & Keytruda. She has had 4 rounds of that cocktail and her last scan showed her tumor had shrunk. Today was her 1st course of Keytuda & Pemetrexed. I hope we have the success that you did. Was this a similar treatment for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Cornett Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Hi, Robert. I did not have Keytruda during my treatment; my cancer didn't have any genetic mutations. I had four rounds of Cisplatin/Alimta (pemetrexed) in 2016 after my lobectomy. In 2017, I had 8 rounds of carboplatin/taxol and 30 radiation treatments. In 2018, I had SBRT and (knocking furiously on wood) hope that's it. How is your wife reacting to her treatments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Susan Great News!! I'm on your trail, my stage 3 was found three and a half years ago, been NED for a year now. What does a hippie get on his blood test? B positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hope16 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Great news Susan . I am very happy for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert A. Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 10 hours ago, Susan Cornett said: Hi, Robert. I did not have Keytruda during my treatment; my cancer didn't have any genetic mutations. I had four rounds of Cisplatin/Alimta (pemetrexed) in 2016 after my lobectomy. In 2017, I had 8 rounds of carboplatin/taxol and 30 radiation treatments. In 2018, I had SBRT and (knocking furiously on wood) hope that's it. How is your wife reacting to her treatments? She has 2 days of tiredness and laziness about 3 days after her treatment but after that she is back to normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulaC Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 That’s fantastic news girl!!!’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Michael Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Outstanding news. Congrats and god bless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Kaiser Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 On 2/17/2020 at 5:20 PM, Robert A. said: That's great news, my wife was diagnosed stage IV. She just started her treatment in November with chemo & Keytruda. She has had 4 rounds of that cocktail and her last scan showed her tumor had shrunk. Today was her 1st course of Keytuda & Pemetrexed. I hope we have the success that you did. Was this a similar treatment for you? I was on 2 different chemos and Keytruda for 4 rounds and have been on maintenance of Keytruda & Alimta since April last year. I have had scans every 3 months. My last scan showed a slight increase in the lung tumor and I had SBRT radiation on the tumor last month. I won't know how it worked for a few months yet. I have been able to live a normal life after the few treatment side effects ease, which are not bad at all. Please let us know how your wife is doing with her treatments. Rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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