Hey folks;
As of now I am still showing no recurrence of the pancreatic cancer. Last CT and blood work, the end of March, were clear. Both the oncologist and surgeon were happy with my progress during follow ups. A couple of ongoing concerns, bone marrow or liver may have been damaged by chemo, blood counts aren't fully normal yet (chemo ended in December). Tiredness is my sidekick, as is mild depression. Also have hernias along the surgical scarring, but they are well defined and not painful. Intestinal functions are pretty close to pre-surgical norm.
Been back to work part time since the beginning of August, so coming up on 1 year for that. Lowe's has been very good about working with me on a light duty, shortened schedule, doing a little more than the Law constrains them to do in my view. My store management has been especially good.
Have been able to work on unpacking and getting the house in order. Basically losing last year put a big monkey wrench in the plans.
Feel cautiously optimistic that I will have at least several more years in which to enjoy life. Can't really say "Remission" until the 5 year point, but I've already made a huge milestone; 27% survive 1 year past the diagnosis.
Take care, and see the damn doctor if you feel something is off with your body. I did, that's why I'm alive.
As of now I am still showing no recurrence of the pancreatic cancer. Last CT and blood work, the end of March, were clear. Both the oncologist and surgeon were happy with my progress during follow ups. A couple of ongoing concerns, bone marrow or liver may have been damaged by chemo, blood counts aren't fully normal yet (chemo ended in December). Tiredness is my sidekick, as is mild depression. Also have hernias along the surgical scarring, but they are well defined and not painful. Intestinal functions are pretty close to pre-surgical norm.
Been back to work part time since the beginning of August, so coming up on 1 year for that. Lowe's has been very good about working with me on a light duty, shortened schedule, doing a little more than the Law constrains them to do in my view. My store management has been especially good.
Have been able to work on unpacking and getting the house in order. Basically losing last year put a big monkey wrench in the plans.
Feel cautiously optimistic that I will have at least several more years in which to enjoy life. Can't really say "Remission" until the 5 year point, but I've already made a huge milestone; 27% survive 1 year past the diagnosis.
Take care, and see the damn doctor if you feel something is off with your body. I did, that's why I'm alive.
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Great News!!! You'll need to celebrate!!!