I'm back!
My scans are good. Things are stable. The tumor is probably dead tissue, sitting in the bottom of my left lung. We caught it early. I don't have to go back for another six months.
Also, there is a new doc in the practice. The oncologist will refer me to him. I have osteoporosis, and I get compression fractures often. This doc will be able to do that minimally invasive procedure where they insert a cement like filling so that the compression fractures stop. I may be able to lift things again, and the pain from this will be over.
I toldya that I would fight back. It is exhausting both mentally and physically, but I am doing it. I hope everyone here is doing the same thing!
underpants
(194,234 posts)Alliepoo
(2,757 posts)Sending good vibes that you get some relief for the osteo and continued good scans!!
UpInArms
(53,845 posts)SheltieLover
(75,563 posts)LoisB
(12,144 posts)LetMyPeopleVote
(173,588 posts)Walleye
(43,470 posts)mahina
(20,235 posts)Thank you for the update. Courrageo, aa they say in Italy
sheshe2
(95,187 posts)Marthe48
(22,486 posts)It helped him a lot.
Good luck!
barbtries
(31,032 posts)that's half the battle. Keep getting better Murielm99!
cate94
(3,033 posts)So happy to hear things are going in the right direction!
birdographer
(2,937 posts)HeartsCanHope
(1,446 posts)You've got good doctors, but I think a lot of it is your attitude! You rock!
Native
(7,282 posts)ChazII
(6,448 posts)You are a good role model.
ancianita
(42,717 posts)MLAA
(19,639 posts)WAY
TO
GO
MURIELM99
SWBTATTReg
(25,936 posts)get too eager to get into the flow of things, lifting things that you shouldn't, do things that you shouldn't, that put an unneeded stress on your body. One day, you'll get there, one day coming soon, hopefully!
Thanks for the ongoing status.
Elessar Zappa
(16,385 posts)KS Toronado
(22,481 posts)bahboo
(16,953 posts)Yay you!
Fla Dem
(27,389 posts)Clouds Passing
(6,706 posts)electric_blue68
(25,264 posts)I was thinking of all my friends, relatives free I from cancer.
brer cat
(27,269 posts)and you deserve this news after your long hard fight.
TexasTowelie
(124,694 posts)We need for you to stay with us for many more battles to come.
woodsprite
(12,531 posts)Sounds like you have an awesome team of drs to support you. That can make all the difference in the world!
Duncanpup
(15,451 posts)OldBaldy1701E
(9,768 posts)Congrats and you go!
Jacson6
(1,691 posts)I had a family member beat colon cancer at stage 4. It was a great victory. His case even got written up in the oncology journals.
Keep on Truckin' !!!
jaxexpat
(7,794 posts)So much uncertainty revolves around the costs for medical care in the US. That sort of narration would be like a public service, if you're up for it.
murielm99
(32,556 posts)Prescriptions still cost too much, and so does my Medicare F, but we would be bankrupt without it.
I have traditional Medicare, Medicare F through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois, and a Medicare D prescription plan. Don't mess with anything other than traditional Medicare. We go to the senior center every year to make sure we are doing things the right way. Get help interpreting things if you need it. I don't want to say anything else other than we are not rich. We have enough, and we would like to keep it that way. I am 76. My husband is 80.
jaxexpat
(7,794 posts)XanaDUer2
(15,769 posts)Good news! I'm so glad!
JudyM
(29,558 posts)Worth celebrating. Stay strong! 💪