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Whoa–missed a year

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    • June 1, 2018 at 7:07 pm
    Drew N
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      Hi folks. I realized that in my move across the country to a new job I didn't do my annual "still here on the green side of the grass" report. So I'm still on the green side of the grass.

      I am Stage III-b and had surgery and INF in early 2009. No recurrence since. In fact, I kind of missed a whole year as far as a checkup. My new onco in Iowa told me to focus on dermatology appointments but that we'd not be doing regular scans.

      9 years, folks, and I have scars and gratitude to show for it. My best wishes to everyone who is in the fight now.

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        • June 2, 2018 at 5:17 am
        Becky
        Participant

          So great Drew! My son also had surgery and did Interferon in 2009 (yes, I know…not used much anymore)…almost nine years for him too!

          • June 7, 2018 at 7:01 pm
          Julie in SoCal
          Participant

            Ok Drew,  good enough excuse for missing a year – just kidding.

            So glad to read positive reports here! 

            Shalom!

            Julie

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