Cancer Support

alfredo

(60,196 posts) Sat May 6, 2017, 12:19 AM May 2017

133

Just checking in to let you know that...

As of May 3 it's been 1 year since I finished treatment.

Cancer free for one year. So far so good.

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Just checking in to let you know that... (Original Post) alfredo May 2017 OP

Awesome! Celebrate! lunasun May 2017 #1

Congratulations! Staph May 2017 #2

I don't tend toward paranoia. I have an adversarial relationship with cancer. alfredo May 2017 #24

Yes! That one year mark is awesome! Solly Mack May 2017 #3

Congrats my friend! Canoe52 May 2017 #4

Hey alfredo True Dough May 2017 #5

Well said...I agree +++ Go party alfredo. iluvtennis May 2017 #16

Thanks. It's been an interesting journey. alfredo May 2017 #25

That's great! skylucy May 2017 #6

AWESOME! lunamagica May 2017 #7

congrats MFM008 May 2017 #8

Mazel tov! PennyK May 2017 #9

It is a long slog. I still need my feeding tube. alfredo May 2017 #28

That's wonderful. May you remain that way always luvMIdog May 2017 #10

Thank you alfredo May 2017 #29

Best wishes to you! n/t PoliticAverse May 2017 #11

Yay, alfredo! I am so happy to hear this great news! CaliforniaPeggy May 2017 #12

That's great! KT2000 May 2017 #13

Excellent! calimary May 2017 #14

Thanks. I did a happy dance, but it made me cough. alfredo May 2017 #30

D calimary May 2017 #45

+1000 ProudProgressiveNow May 2017 #15

Excellent! :) Congrats. JHan May 2017 #17

Great news, alfredo! trusty elf May 2017 #18

Thanks. alfredo May 2017 #31

Thanks. alfredo May 2017 #36

Congrats Alfredo! That must be such a relief!!! C Moon May 2017 #19

Sure has been alfredo May 2017 #37

Fantastic! Ms. Toad May 2017 #20

alfredo, kicking cancer ass Skittles May 2017 #21

I'll do it again if I have to. alfredo May 2017 #32

yes you will Skittles May 2017 #39

With the help of the VA and Marley Cancer Center. alfredo May 2017 #35

I'm a veteran Skittles May 2017 #40

Yes indeed alfredo May 2017 #66

Great to hear! sinkingfeeling May 2017 #22

excellent news!! niyad May 2017 #23

Hear Hear!! MontanaMama May 2017 #26

Hell yes. alfredo May 2017 #33

yay! JPPaverage May 2017 #27

Thanks. I want to live long enough to see a Dem reelected as president. alfredo May 2017 #34

Your support over this past year has been essential to my recovery alfredo May 2017 #38

Wonderful news! CrispyQ May 2017 #41

Happy to read this! bettyellen May 2017 #42

Congratulations. panader0 May 2017 #43

Thank you. I hope to be around until I become a burden on my family alfredo May 2017 #49

Keep on truckin', alfredo. sarge43 May 2017 #44

Sure will. alfredo May 2017 #60

Super news! MLAA May 2017 #46

My doctors were wonderful, especially the VA for saving my life alfredo May 2017 #62

hitting that mark must give you some relief rurallib May 2017 #47

I'll be there to see him re enter private life, or federal "housing." alfredo May 2017 #63

Good for you! Mountain Mule May 2017 #48

What a wonderful gift you were given Mira May 2017 #50

Thanks. one in-law only wants me around for my homemade fudge alfredo May 2017 #64

... Me. May 2017 #51

What blessed news! Thanks for sharing that and bringing joy to all of us! Tanuki May 2017 #52

Keep on keeping on, alfredo. democrank May 2017 #53

Very happy for you !!!!!!! LyndaG May 2017 #54

So happy for you! mia May 2017 #55

Yay shenmue May 2017 #56

Hooray! snacker May 2017 #57

Yay! It calls for a major celebration. Laffy Kat May 2017 #58

Hooray! And I'll be looking for your thread announcing 2 years mnhtnbb May 2017 #59

Yeah, it feels good alfredo May 2017 #61

Thanks for the support. It really helps alfredo May 2017 #65

Wonderful news Marthe48 May 2017 #67

Thanks. alfredo May 2017 #68

lunasun

(21,646 posts)

1. Awesome! Celebrate!

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 12:21 AM

May 2017

Staph

(6,421 posts)

2. Congratulations!

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 12:27 AM

May 2017

What they don't tell you is that you will have small moments of paranoia before every doctor's appointment hereafter. Scary, but it makes the good news from those appointments even sweeter. Celebrate!

alfredo

(60,196 posts)

24. I don't tend toward paranoia. I have an adversarial relationship with cancer.

Reply to Staph (Reply #2)

Sat May 6, 2017, 06:39 PM

May 2017

If it comes back, I will take that as a challenge.

Right now my concern is my Thyroid. My TSH levels are fine due o the Synthroid. I will get an ultrasound Wednesday to check on my Thyroid.

Solly Mack

(95,377 posts)

3. Yes! That one year mark is awesome!

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 12:28 AM

May 2017

I am so happy for you.

Canoe52

(2,963 posts)

4. Congrats my friend!

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 12:31 AM

May 2017

True Dough

(23,793 posts)

5. Hey alfredo

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 12:31 AM

May 2017

I don't know you. I haven't been part of your journey. You and I may not have exchanged words in the relatively short time I've been part of the forum.

That said, I'm happy for you. I want everyone to overcome cancer. Damn awful disease. Enjoy each day!

iluvtennis

(21,318 posts)

16. Well said...I agree +++ Go party alfredo.

Reply to True Dough (Reply #5)

Sat May 6, 2017, 02:38 AM

May 2017

alfredo

(60,196 posts)

25. Thanks. It's been an interesting journey.

Reply to True Dough (Reply #5)

Sat May 6, 2017, 06:41 PM

May 2017

skylucy

(3,958 posts)

6. That's great!

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 12:34 AM

May 2017

lunamagica

(9,967 posts)

7. AWESOME!

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 12:40 AM

May 2017

Congratulations!

MFM008

(20,041 posts)

8. congrats

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 12:47 AM

May 2017

keep fighting!

PennyK

(2,327 posts)

9. Mazel tov!

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 01:00 AM

May 2017

Good for you! I never realized how long this sort of treatment and recovery would be, and how many small steps were involved. i recently passed my one year since the start of treatment, and that felt pretty strange.

alfredo

(60,196 posts)

28. It is a long slog. I still need my feeding tube.

Reply to PennyK (Reply #9)

Sat May 6, 2017, 06:52 PM

May 2017

My beard has not grown back, but there's enough for a pitiful goatee. I hadn't shaved since August 1969, so I guess it was time for a change. The goatee was my wife's idea. I even bought a norelco shaver. I love gadgets

luvMIdog

(2,533 posts)

10. That's wonderful. May you remain that way always

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 01:04 AM

May 2017

alfredo

(60,196 posts)

29. Thank you

Reply to luvMIdog (Reply #10)

Sat May 6, 2017, 06:53 PM

May 2017

PoliticAverse

(26,366 posts)

11. Best wishes to you! n/t

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 01:16 AM

May 2017

CaliforniaPeggy

(154,647 posts)

12. Yay, alfredo! I am so happy to hear this great news!

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 01:19 AM

May 2017

KT2000

(21,634 posts)

13. That's great!

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 02:16 AM

May 2017

Happy for you!

calimary

(87,199 posts)

14. Excellent!

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 02:28 AM

May 2017

Now THAT'S something worth celebrating!

Thanks for letting us know, alfredo!

alfredo

(60,196 posts)

30. Thanks. I did a happy dance, but it made me cough.

Reply to calimary (Reply #14)

Sat May 6, 2017, 06:56 PM

May 2017

calimary

(87,199 posts)

45. D

Reply to alfredo (Reply #30)

Sat May 6, 2017, 08:32 PM

May 2017

ProudProgressiveNow

(6,166 posts)

15. +1000

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 02:31 AM

May 2017

JHan

(10,173 posts)

17. Excellent! :) Congrats.

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 02:45 AM

May 2017

trusty elf

(7,501 posts)

18. Great news, alfredo!

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 02:46 AM

May 2017

Best wishes to you!

alfredo

(60,196 posts)

31. Thanks.

Reply to trusty elf (Reply #18)

Sat May 6, 2017, 06:56 PM

May 2017

alfredo

(60,196 posts)

36. Thanks.

Reply to trusty elf (Reply #18)

Sat May 6, 2017, 07:03 PM

May 2017

C Moon

(13,041 posts)

19. Congrats Alfredo! That must be such a relief!!!

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 02:55 AM

May 2017

alfredo

(60,196 posts)

37. Sure has been

Reply to C Moon (Reply #19)

Sat May 6, 2017, 07:04 PM

May 2017

Ms. Toad

(37,395 posts)

20. Fantastic!

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 03:01 AM

May 2017

Skittles

(166,349 posts)

21. alfredo, kicking cancer ass

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 06:30 AM

May 2017

yes INDEED

alfredo

(60,196 posts)

32. I'll do it again if I have to.

Reply to Skittles (Reply #21)

Sat May 6, 2017, 06:56 PM

May 2017

Skittles

(166,349 posts)

39. yes you will

Reply to alfredo (Reply #32)

Sat May 6, 2017, 07:33 PM

May 2017

you will kick it even harder because you know what to expect. Yes INDEED!

alfredo

(60,196 posts)

35. With the help of the VA and Marley Cancer Center.

Reply to Skittles (Reply #21)

Sat May 6, 2017, 07:03 PM

May 2017

Skittles

(166,349 posts)

40. I'm a veteran

Reply to alfredo (Reply #35)

Sat May 6, 2017, 07:34 PM

May 2017

I've never used the VA but always have it in mind if I get laid off

alfredo

(60,196 posts)

66. Yes indeed

Reply to Skittles (Reply #21)

Sun May 7, 2017, 10:29 PM

May 2017

sinkingfeeling

(56,008 posts)

22. Great to hear!

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 07:54 AM

May 2017

niyad

(125,607 posts)

23. excellent news!!

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 02:56 PM

May 2017

MontanaMama

(24,512 posts)

26. Hear Hear!!

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 06:46 PM

May 2017

Good wins today! Glad you are here and happy you're still in the fight with the rest of us.

alfredo

(60,196 posts)

33. Hell yes.

Reply to MontanaMama (Reply #26)

Sat May 6, 2017, 06:58 PM

May 2017

JPPaverage

(612 posts)

27. yay!

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 06:47 PM

May 2017

Very happy to hear that. Let's hope you have many more healthy years.

alfredo

(60,196 posts)

34. Thanks. I want to live long enough to see a Dem reelected as president.

Reply to JPPaverage (Reply #27)

Sat May 6, 2017, 06:59 PM

May 2017

alfredo

(60,196 posts)

38. Your support over this past year has been essential to my recovery

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 07:07 PM

May 2017

I haven't been around much lately.

CrispyQ

(40,032 posts)

41. Wonderful news!

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 07:53 PM

May 2017

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)

42. Happy to read this!

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 07:55 PM

May 2017

panader0

(25,816 posts)

43. Congratulations.

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 07:59 PM

May 2017

Stick around--I want my photographer daughter to met you (online).

alfredo

(60,196 posts)

49. Thank you. I hope to be around until I become a burden on my family

Reply to panader0 (Reply #43)

Sat May 6, 2017, 08:51 PM

May 2017

sarge43

(29,169 posts)

44. Keep on truckin', alfredo.

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 08:22 PM

May 2017

Congrats and good vibes.

alfredo

(60,196 posts)

60. Sure will.

Reply to sarge43 (Reply #44)

Sun May 7, 2017, 09:37 PM

May 2017

MLAA

(19,367 posts)

46. Super news!

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 08:41 PM

May 2017

Thanks for sharing the wonderful news and congrats!

alfredo

(60,196 posts)

62. My doctors were wonderful, especially the VA for saving my life

Reply to MLAA (Reply #46)

Sun May 7, 2017, 09:47 PM

May 2017

rurallib

(63,969 posts)

47. hitting that mark must give you some relief

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 08:41 PM

May 2017

big congratulations.

We need you around to help get rid of Trump.

alfredo

(60,196 posts)

63. I'll be there to see him re enter private life, or federal "housing."

Reply to rurallib (Reply #47)

Sun May 7, 2017, 09:51 PM

May 2017

Mountain Mule

(1,158 posts)

48. Good for you!

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 08:48 PM

May 2017

May you have many, many, many, many, many cancer free, healthy years to come!

Mira

(22,567 posts)

50. What a wonderful gift you were given

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 09:40 PM

May 2017

......and so were all of us here and your family to keep you around for our own benefits.

alfredo

(60,196 posts)

64. Thanks. one in-law only wants me around for my homemade fudge

Reply to Mira (Reply #50)

Sun May 7, 2017, 10:02 PM

May 2017

Me.

(35,454 posts)

51. ...

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 09:41 PM

May 2017

Tanuki

(15,950 posts)

52. What blessed news! Thanks for sharing that and bringing joy to all of us!

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 09:50 PM

May 2017

democrank

(11,672 posts)

53. Keep on keeping on, alfredo.

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 09:50 PM

May 2017

Glad the VA helped you.

LyndaG

(683 posts)

54. Very happy for you !!!!!!!

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 10:10 PM

May 2017

mia

(8,455 posts)

55. So happy for you!

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 10:12 PM

May 2017

Thanks for your post.

shenmue

(38,547 posts)

56. Yay

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 10:14 PM

May 2017

snacker

(3,642 posts)

57. Hooray!

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 10:15 PM

May 2017

Laffy Kat

(16,731 posts)

58. Yay! It calls for a major celebration.

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 10:27 PM

May 2017

Throw a party or take a cruise or something.

mnhtnbb

(32,669 posts)

59. Hooray! And I'll be looking for your thread announcing 2 years

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 10:44 PM

May 2017

next May.

Enjoy every day!

alfredo

(60,196 posts)

61. Yeah, it feels good

Reply to mnhtnbb (Reply #59)

Sun May 7, 2017, 09:39 PM

May 2017

alfredo

(60,196 posts)

65. Thanks for the support. It really helps

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sun May 7, 2017, 10:09 PM

May 2017

Marthe48

(21,379 posts)

67. Wonderful news

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Mon May 15, 2017, 08:40 PM

May 2017

I just came to see how everyone is doing Keep it up!

alfredo

(60,196 posts)

68. Thanks.

Reply to Marthe48 (Reply #67)

Mon May 15, 2017, 08:59 PM

May 2017

I went to a Mother's Day cookout. I ate a variety of foods. It was a real breakthrough.

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