Hello everyone,
Hope you're all doing well and coping with lockdown. It's been a strange year with Pete's diagnosis on 24th December 2019, treatment starting mid-January and then lockdown, just as we were thinking about venturing outside again!
Pete had a PET scan last week - 13 weeks post treatment - and got the results yesterday. The cancer has gone completely and they don't need to do any further scans unless his symptoms recur. They seem prettty confident that the cancer has been kicked into oblivion! We were expecting months of repeat PET scans so we are delighted, although of course acknowledging that we need to remain extremely vigilant and will be going back to see the team (or speak to them remotely) on a monthly basis.
I just wanted to share this great news to motivate anyone currently undergoing treatment. At 13 weeks, he no longer has a sore throat, mucous, pain, difficulty swallowing etc etc. His main concerns are (as with everyone else), not being able to taste much (not even the Prosecco we had yesterday to celebrate) and a dry mouth. He's going to try Xylimelts and/or Acupuncture, both recommended here on the forum.
Take care and stay safe
Pip
Thanks for the update Pip, im so pleased it has all worked out ok for you and Pete, you have done well especially with the coronavirus making matters more difficult. As you say just keep an eye and feel for any lumps or bumps. Wishing you both a great and full recovery, take care, be good .
Chris x
Its sometimes not easy but its worth it !
