"There continues to be no evidence of recurrent metastatic disease on images of the abdomen."
This means that I will continue to go for only one treatment a month, indefinitely.
As for the long run, who knows? As my oncologist said today, 16 years ago women with liver metastases were dead within a few months. Given that this is my
We are travelling in uncharted waters, my oncologist and I (the drug combination I am on, herceptin and vinorelbine, is not even a recognized treatment yet in
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so happy for you.
Am so glad for you. Strange that such a difficult sentence (verbiage) can bring such peace.
I think I like the words "amazingly optimistic" even more.
Amazing how words can bring us comfort, but when they do, we cling to them!
I will share the paddle anytime. I am an 11 year breast cancer survivor. Remember, you and I live like everyone without breast cancer - one day at a time!! We are more than this disease!
Congrats on the great news! Wishing you all the best.
Sending thoughts of wellness and healing your way!! Hugs Sissy
Aww shucks - now no excuse to skip those new Years resolutions. Sorry my black humor erupts at unexpected moments.
chuckle intended
Allie
Shit, this just means that we can drink a bit more at the bar in SF at the Blogher conference!
I love you! I love your kick-ass spirit! I love your fight! I love the way you share all this shit! I love YOU!
I am with you. And I am convinced that we are going to be blogging someday from our respective nursing (assisted living--as in old age) facilities!
Wonderful news!
I lurk her all of the time. But I'm delurking to say YAY!! :)
A lurker here, as well, who also has to say hurrah!!!
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Laurie,
This is such an overwhelmingly wonderful bit of news; too big for a blog; should be sky writing.
Lots of hugs and kisses from us to you.
The B in F
You go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yippee!!!!
Suzanne
Hey cool dame. Wonderful news. Rarely have more prosaic words been more beautiful.
Yay!
"There continues to be no evidence of recurrent metastatic disease on images of the abdomen."
It should be written up in the night sky with stars!!!!!
Laurie, this is GREAT news. I'm so excited to hear it and very happy for you, and for everyone else who can read this and feel a sense of hope while living with cancer in the long (emphasize long) term!
That's cause for celebration, my dear! Congratulations!! Truly beautiful words to hear!
Congrats on the great news! Wishing you all the best.
Congrats on the great news! Wishing you all the best.
Congrats on the great news! Wishing you all the best.
Congrats on the great news! Wishing you all the best.
Congrats on the great news! Wishing you all the best.
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