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
(185,648 posts)Alliepoo
(2,412 posts)Sending good vibes that you get some relief for the osteo and continued good scans!!
UpInArms
(51,639 posts)SheltieLover
(58,835 posts)LoisB
(8,177 posts)LetMyPeopleVote
(152,717 posts)Walleye
(34,226 posts)mahina
(18,719 posts)Thank you for the update. Courrageo, aa they say in Italy
sheshe2
(86,356 posts)Marthe48
(18,473 posts)It helped him a lot.
Good luck!
barbtries
(29,508 posts)that's half the battle. Keep getting better Murielm99!
cate94
(2,864 posts)So happy to hear things are going in the right direction!
birdographer
(2,300 posts)HeartsCanHope
(595 posts)You've got good doctors, but I think a lot of it is your attitude! You rock!
Native
(6,137 posts)ChazII
(6,303 posts)You are a good role model.
ancianita
(37,876 posts)MLAA
(18,293 posts)WAY TO GO MURIELM99
SWBTATTReg
(23,741 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
(15,228 posts)KS Toronado
(18,873 posts)bahboo
(16,793 posts)Yay you!
Fla Dem
(25,330 posts)Clouds Passing
(1,410 posts)electric_blue68
(17,046 posts)I was thinking of all my friends, relatives free I from cancer.
brer cat
(25,834 posts)and you deserve this news after your long hard fight.
TexasTowelie
(115,629 posts)We need for you to stay with us for many more battles to come.
woodsprite
(12,112 posts)Sounds like you have an awesome team of drs to support you. That can make all the difference in the world!
Duncanpup
(13,597 posts)OldBaldy1701E
(5,941 posts)Congrats and you go!
Jacson6
(594 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
(7,523 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
(31,298 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
(7,523 posts)XanaDUer2
(12,960 posts)Good news! I'm so glad!
JudyM
(29,491 posts)Worth celebrating. Stay strong! 💪