Hi All. Just got back from seeing my consultant for the last time (hopefully). After being clear for the past 6 years and all recent scans and tests clear, I have now been discharged. Many thanks for all the support over the years, especially in the early days. Can't believe how fast the time has gone. I am told there is a slim chance of a recurrence, but I will take that. Hope for us all. Best wishes.
Great new's Rily and welcome to the discharged club i found it a bit strange at first almost like passing your driving test and having to go out on your own for the first time
but a great club to be part of , and to all the members here traveling this route never ever give up stay positive you will get there and join our club
Hi Teasswill.. It really is a strange feeling after all this time, having the comfort blanket taken away. Saying that, although no more consultants to see, I am told I should be having annual flexis for about ten years. I am now 69, so someone is being optimistic.
SueCC. I believe it is usually 5 years before being paroled, but I had a few false alarms towards the end which stretched things a bit. Don't know where the time went. Best wishes.
Fantastic news Rily. You can march into your 70s full of vim and vigour! I'm finding it a marvellous decade full of many joys and delights. I notice you will still be going for an annual flexi so that should help with the hospital withdrawal symptoms Raise many glasses tonight and thank you for years worth of kindly, helpful messages. Your input is truly appreciated H xxx
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