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Title: I had a throat scan today and yippee
Post by: Cindy on January 25, 2017, 05:31:14 AM
Post by: Cindy on January 25, 2017, 05:31:14 AM
I have a nasopharyngeal endoscope stuck down my nose into my throat every 4 weeks as a screen for my cancer. Ihad one today and it was all clear!
I have a PET scan in February which is a critical one but my medics are starting to talk about a remission which is wonderful news.
I was told by my surgeon that I'm one of the most determined and hard nosed people he has met. He then paused and said, considering the life you have been through that is not surprising.
I got home and spoke to Sue by phone and she was looking forward to be released from hospital. She is feeling fine.
I'm feeling good, I will never be able to speak very well as one vocal cord is dead, my hearing is crap, my tastebuds are dead and I don't produce saliva so eating is interesting but life is lovely and I am me.
Never say never.
I have a PET scan in February which is a critical one but my medics are starting to talk about a remission which is wonderful news.
I was told by my surgeon that I'm one of the most determined and hard nosed people he has met. He then paused and said, considering the life you have been through that is not surprising.
I got home and spoke to Sue by phone and she was looking forward to be released from hospital. She is feeling fine.
I'm feeling good, I will never be able to speak very well as one vocal cord is dead, my hearing is crap, my tastebuds are dead and I don't produce saliva so eating is interesting but life is lovely and I am me.
Never say never.
Title: Re: I had a throat scan today and yippee
Post by: FTMDiaries on January 25, 2017, 06:31:02 AM
Post by: FTMDiaries on January 25, 2017, 06:31:02 AM
Congrats! Fingers crossed for a complete remission.
Title: Re: I had a throat scan today and yippee
Post by: JessicaK on January 25, 2017, 06:58:08 AM
Post by: JessicaK on January 25, 2017, 06:58:08 AM
Hey
Great news you're all clear!
Happy for ya!
Jessica
Great news you're all clear!
Happy for ya!
Jessica
Title: Re: I had a throat scan today and yippee
Post by: Emily R on January 25, 2017, 07:07:18 AM
Post by: Emily R on January 25, 2017, 07:07:18 AM
Hurrah!!! Great news!!
I am so happy for you.
Emily
I am so happy for you.
Emily
Title: Re: I had a throat scan today and yippee
Post by: big kim on January 25, 2017, 07:09:08 AM
Post by: big kim on January 25, 2017, 07:09:08 AM
Excellent!
Title: Re: I had a throat scan today and yippee
Post by: KathyLauren on January 25, 2017, 08:09:34 AM
Post by: KathyLauren on January 25, 2017, 08:09:34 AM
Great news, Cindy!
Title: Re: I had a throat scan today and yippee
Post by: Michelle_P on January 25, 2017, 09:08:13 AM
Post by: Michelle_P on January 25, 2017, 09:08:13 AM
Congratulations! I know how you were worried so about this. Good news, and a great day for you!
Hugs, Michelle
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Hugs, Michelle
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Title: Re: I had a throat scan today and yippee
Post by: Nora Kayte on January 25, 2017, 11:03:14 AM
Post by: Nora Kayte on January 25, 2017, 11:03:14 AM
This makes me happy. I am so freakin ecstatic for you!!!
Title: Re: I had a throat scan today and yippee
Post by: stephaniec on January 25, 2017, 11:34:58 AM
Post by: stephaniec on January 25, 2017, 11:34:58 AM
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Title: Re: I had a throat scan today and yippee
Post by: Megan. on January 25, 2017, 01:19:43 PM
Post by: Megan. on January 25, 2017, 01:19:43 PM
Yay, great news. X
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Title: Re: I had a throat scan today and yippee
Post by: jentay1367 on January 25, 2017, 01:42:38 PM
Post by: jentay1367 on January 25, 2017, 01:42:38 PM
Ridiculously good news. Congratulations to you and everyone who calls you friend.
Title: Re: I had a throat scan today and yippee
Post by: Sno on January 25, 2017, 02:15:50 PM
Post by: Sno on January 25, 2017, 02:15:50 PM
That's fantastic news!
Rowan
Rowan
Title: Re: I had a throat scan today and yippee
Post by: JeanetteLW on January 25, 2017, 06:40:57 PM
Post by: JeanetteLW on January 25, 2017, 06:40:57 PM
CONGRATS! It's great news and I wish you the very best.
As one that's been told three times now that I had cancer, twice that it was terminal and the last time it was inoperable along with terminal. I know the fear, depression and helplessness you have probably gone through. It was kidney cancer for me. It's been 2 years and 4 months since the last effort to kill it and in 2 weeks I go in for a CT scan and labs to see if it is still gone. There are no guarantees with cancer but there is always hope.
Hang in there and keep fighting.
Jeanette
As one that's been told three times now that I had cancer, twice that it was terminal and the last time it was inoperable along with terminal. I know the fear, depression and helplessness you have probably gone through. It was kidney cancer for me. It's been 2 years and 4 months since the last effort to kill it and in 2 weeks I go in for a CT scan and labs to see if it is still gone. There are no guarantees with cancer but there is always hope.
Hang in there and keep fighting.
Jeanette
Title: Re: I had a throat scan today and yippee
Post by: kittenpower on January 25, 2017, 10:28:59 PM
Post by: kittenpower on January 25, 2017, 10:28:59 PM
That is really great news Cindy! I am so happy for you 😊
Title: Re: I had a throat scan today and yippee
Post by: LizK on January 26, 2017, 06:28:38 AM
Post by: LizK on January 26, 2017, 06:28:38 AM
Quote from: Cindy on January 25, 2017, 05:31:14 AM
I have a nasopharyngeal endoscope stuck down my nose into my throat every 4 weeks as a screen for my cancer. Ihad one today and it was all clear!
I have a PET scan in February which is a critical one but my medics are starting to talk about a remission which is wonderful news.
I was told by my surgeon that I'm one of the most determined and hard nosed people he has met. He then paused and said, considering the life you have been through that is not surprising.
I got home and spoke to Sue by phone and she was looking forward to be released from hospital. She is feeling fine.
I'm feeling good, I will never be able to speak very well as one vocal cord is dead, my hearing is crap, my tastebuds are dead and I don't produce saliva so eating is interesting but life is lovely and I am me.
Never say never.
So happy to hear you are still clear...great news
Liz
Title: Re: I had a throat scan today and yippee
Post by: AnxietyDisord3r on January 26, 2017, 07:00:50 AM
Post by: AnxietyDisord3r on January 26, 2017, 07:00:50 AM
Great news, Cindy! ;D
Title: Re: I had a throat scan today and yippee
Post by: josie76 on January 26, 2017, 07:05:46 AM
Post by: josie76 on January 26, 2017, 07:05:46 AM
Congrats Cindy. Fingers crossed for remission! :D
Title: Re: I had a throat scan today and yippee
Post by: Laura_Squirrel on January 27, 2017, 01:25:38 AM
Post by: Laura_Squirrel on January 27, 2017, 01:25:38 AM
That is great news, Cindy!
Title: Re: I had a throat scan today and yippee
Post by: Cindy on January 27, 2017, 01:42:47 AM
Post by: Cindy on January 27, 2017, 01:42:47 AM
Thank you everyone. It is lovely to receive love and support.
The radiotherapy also went through my jaw so my tooth gums are damaged so I need to see a special care dentist every few weeks or months as I progress.
I saw her today and she thinks if I get any taste back it will be in the next 3-6 months. I also had a saliva test, I produce very little. Mmm I knew that!
She recommended I use a baking soda mouth wash of half a teaspoon of baking soda in a cup of water three or 4 times a day instead of the commercial stuff. It is better for the PH of my mouth which has gone all wonky as well.
Damn site cheaper than commercial mouth wash and very easy to make at the sink!
The radiotherapy also went through my jaw so my tooth gums are damaged so I need to see a special care dentist every few weeks or months as I progress.
I saw her today and she thinks if I get any taste back it will be in the next 3-6 months. I also had a saliva test, I produce very little. Mmm I knew that!
She recommended I use a baking soda mouth wash of half a teaspoon of baking soda in a cup of water three or 4 times a day instead of the commercial stuff. It is better for the PH of my mouth which has gone all wonky as well.
Damn site cheaper than commercial mouth wash and very easy to make at the sink!