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!
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You are a good role model.
WAY TO GO MURIELM99
and you deserve this news after your long hard fight. 
We need for you to stay with us for many more battles to come.
Sounds like you have an awesome team of drs to support you. That can make all the difference in the world!
Congrats and you go!
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' !!!
Good news! I'm so glad!
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