Have I still got Cancer ?

Flynnboy 2 days ago

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Last year I was diagnosed with Cancer. They successfully removed the tumour and thankfully I have been Cancer free since then. I have been having 3 monthly check ups ever since then and will have them for a couple of years. I had my last check a couple of weeks ago and I am still clear !

However, when people ask me if I still have Cancer I never know how to reply...... do I still have it but I am in remission or am I Cancer free ? Sorry for asking such a dumb question

latchbrook 2 days ago

Hi Flynnboy and congratulations on having your tumour successfully removed.

I don't think consultants these days ever say that you're cancer free but use the expression no evidence of disease (NED) instead. So if I'm ever asked what my cancer status is, I say that there's currently no evidence of disease.

"Never regret a day in your life, good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience"

Flynnboy 2 days ago in reply to latchbrook

Thanks Latchbrook. I had not heard of that one !

NED currently it is

Clem16 2 days ago

That's a really good question. A lot of people assume after surgery/treatment it's 'over' but it doesn't feel like that to me.