whyanyone's Cancer Blog
February 16, 2010
Just wanted to update you all on my latest scan. All is well. So my dx date was May 23, 2008. I started treatment June 26, 2008. So I am 20 months now post treatment. Almost the 2 year mark. I really have reached the 2 year mark as I will not have another PET-CT for another 8 months or so …My onco does not think I need. I will still have an anoscopy in 5-6 months. These have all been clear. So this is good. My energy level is still a little low.
I was laid off and my last day will be 2-26-10..but I am fine. I am worried about lots of things but really yhe worst news I have ever received was the cancer news. So I am busy looking for work because I know that if you have your health you have so much….Love to all!
January 18, 2010
I had another anascopy today and eveything “looks super he said cheerfully” So I am very grateful. In May it will be two years since my diagnosis and in August it will be two years post treatment…I probably will not really feel anymore out of the woods than I do now…And I actually feel out of the woods…I am not so concerned “it” will come back..there is not much I can do outside of what I am already doing…
Now my focus is trying to just heal my mind…and my body..as we have all shared this thing really takes you for a ride. Also the troubling economy adds another layer of gloom does it not? It is quite challenging to return to my optomistic self….I am very much struggling in this area.
I continue to read all my books on healing the spirit…and staying in the present. Those things help very much.
Exercise is still a challenge but yoga helps alot! It is a great mind/body activity.
I am praying for all our friends on this site whatever kind of cancer they have. Blessings to all, Lori in AZ (Rainy today!)
Hi Lori—
Congrats on the great follow-up exam! I’m so happy to hear your good news. As we are all finding out, this cancer journey is a marathon, not a sprint. I doubt that there is a finish line—ever, as I think we all will live the rest of our lives thinking about it. But each day, it gets easier to put it out of our minds for awhile and be normal again. Activities, such as exercise, are good for the mind, body and soul, so keep up with that yoga! I hope you continue to have good follow-up exams. You and I are only about a month apart on our diagnosis date. Soon, we will both be celebrating the big 2-year post-tx mark! Celebrate your good news and do something nice for yourself—you SO deserve it!
Hugs—
Martha
Posted on Hi Lori,
I am so happy for you that your exam went well. It is great that you are coming up on 2 years. You help us others that are not near the 2 year mark feel a lot of hope that we will reach that mile stone too. It is so very hard to keep your mind off this horrible disease. I know that you are going to continue to do well and get good results. Take care my friend and I think about you often.
hugs
Nancy
Posted on Lori What great news Congrats! I love reading about good news it give the rest of us hope! Thank you for sharing!
Sunshine and Smiles Val
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Thanks for your support - 
hi, lori. so glad to hear the good news of a clear pet scan. i’m sure you will continue to have only clear scans and scopes. i wish you luck in finding a new job… one even better than the last. God bless you. debby
So glad you had a clear scan – welcome to the 2 year mark, its easier to cope with the more time you get away from the first day you heard the Dx – I hope you have much luck in finding a new job – sending up a prayer for you on that front – take care!
fantastic about your test results! Hope you can find a job soon and in the meantime, keep building up your strength. Sounds like your doing great! Way to go!
Lori,
I am so happy for your great news! I am sorry that you got laid off. You are right that our health is way more important. I know that you will find a job and more importantly that you will stay NED!
Nancy
Hi Lori—
Yay! I’m so very happy for you. Congratulations on the great PET results and your 20-month anniversary. You are just a couple of months ahead of me and I’m looking forward to hitting that 2-year mark too! I’m glad you are feeling well, despite a little fatigue. Your attitude is amazing—with such a positive outlook on everything, who would not want to hire you? Good luck on the job hunting and keep up whatever you are doing to continue getting those great follow-up results. We can both do this!
Hugs—
Martha
Lori,
That is wonderful news! My best to you in your search for work.
Lisa
Congrats Girlfriend!
coming a little late to this news – but still want to join in the celebration : ) – congratulations and wishing you continued healing and energy renewal – and a new job (which is just right for where you are at right now).
with best wishes, janet