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    Good Checkup: Going On 7 Years

    Posted by CatherineH on October 29, 2016 at 2:18 am

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    My annual checkups have ended up being in October and I recently went back to Vanderbilt for my yearly cysto and this year, an MRI instead of CT scan. I am very happy to report that the cysto was all clear, and my MRI report came back the next day with no signs of cancer.

    This coming February will mark seven years of being cancer free following my partial cystectomy on February 25, 2010. This forum has played a big part in my mental and emotional recovery, so thanks for everyone’s support.

    One thing I found interesting was that I was not given the usual antibiotic before my cysto this time. The nurse said the hospital was trying to better address the antibiotic resistance issue. She asked several questions about recent infections, antibiotic use, or immune system issues in deciding I didn’t need to take one. I was happy to see that they do review and update their procedures from time to time.

    Here’s to another good year!

    Best wishes… Catherine

    TURBT 1/21/10 at age 55
    Dx: T2aN0M0 Primary Bladder Adenocarcinoma
    Partial Cystectomy 2/25/10
    Vanderbilt Medical Center
    Nashville, TN

    lotech35 replied 7 years, 10 months ago 7 Members · 7 Replies
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  • lotech35

    Member
    November 1, 2016 at 12:16 am

    Congrats!

    Diagnosed Sept 2015 noninvasive
    1st turbt Oct 3 2015, 2nd turbt Nov 13 bladder,
    Completed 6 BCG initial treatments 01/11/16 02/09/16 No Cancer!
    08/09/16 Cyto shows red spots on bladder, TURBT prostate scheduled
    09/12/16 Cancer is back Ta prostate ,T1 high grade bladder papillary uthelial.
    Cancer has invaded muscle getting RC.

  • catherineh

    Member
    October 31, 2016 at 11:51 pm

    Thanks, George. I’m cool with the emojis.

    And Happy Halloween!
    :evil:

    Best wishes… Catherine

    TURBT 1/21/10 at age 55
    Dx: T2aN0M0 Primary Bladder Adenocarcinoma
    Partial Cystectomy 2/25/10
    Vanderbilt Medical Center
    Nashville, TN

  • gkline

    Member
    October 31, 2016 at 5:38 pm

    Catherine
    If I knew anything about emoji’s Id put one up.

    But i don’t….. so I’ll just say…..

    Congratulations!!!

    George

    Light a man a fire and he is warm for an evening.
    Light a man ON fire and he’s warm forever.

    08/08/08…RC neo bladder
    09/09/09…New Hip
    =
    New Man! [/size]

  • dougg

    Member
    October 30, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    Fatastic!! Catherine, that is wonderful news, our sweet friend.

    Anita
    Forum Moderator
    Caregiver

  • Alan

    Member
    October 30, 2016 at 6:39 pm

    Congratulations on great news!

    DX 5/6/2008 TAG3 papillary tumor .5 CM in size. 2 TURBS followed by 6 instillations of BCG weekly with a second round of 6 after a 6 week wait.

  • sara.anne

    Member
    October 30, 2016 at 4:35 pm

    Absolutely fabulous news, Catherine!

    Diagnosis 2-08 Small papillary TCC; CIS
    BCG; BCG maintenance
    Vice-President, American Bladder Cancer Society
    Forum Moderator

  • jack-r

    Member
    October 30, 2016 at 6:58 am

    Catherine,

    I just love hearing good checkup stories from those of you who have been on this path far longer than me. Keep the good news coming.

    Best
    Jack

    6/2015 HG Papillary & CIS
    3 Years and 30 BCG/BCG+Inf
    Tis CIS comes back.
    BC clear as of 5/17 !
    RCC found in my one & only kidney 10/17
    Begin Chemo; Cisplatin and Gemzar
    8/18 begin Chemo# 3
    Begin year 4 with cis
    2/19 Chemo #4
    9/19 NED again :)
    1/2020 CIS is back
    Tried Keytruda, stopped by side effects
    Workin on a new plan for 2021

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