PET scan result: thankfully, the best possible news

Brilliant news and fingers crossed that it's gone for good and all, that really is the most likely outcome in my experience.

That said (as you ask), in my case, the warning sign (after getting five year all clear) was feeling a bit of a blockage in my throat and having consequent difficulty swallowing....but I got the short straw; I'm not sure what the numbers are like for recurrance but they're not big.

Enjoy your life but get straight back into the system if you feel something's amiss, always better to err on the safe side.

Hi GR10. Well done. It’s such a wonderful feeling after all the treatment suffered. 
You might not have had symptoms but your oncologist doubtless could see your cancer with the scope that they give you. 
When I was being monitored every six weeks to start with I had a nasoendoscope every time. 
You may even be offered another scan at a year. 
Don’t worry they will keep a close eye on you 

Hi GR 10 brilliant news please don’t worry about reoccurrence s take heart from us on here As Dani says you are monitored closely jn the first year by being scoped and the consultant s know what to look for. Enjoy the moment snd onwards and upwards from here. 
One life live it 

Hazel 

That's great news GR10.

I finished treatment in August 2018 and still have a nasoendoscopy at each appt.  Plus they'll have a good feel around everything.  Anything you think is untoward between appts just contact your team and they will get you in to check things out.

All the best.

Linda x

Good news!  As has been said they really do look after you.  My "reoccurrence" was totally unknown to me, but my surgeon spotted it really early.  It is unlikely that it will come back, but just make sure you go to every check-up without fail and shout if you feel anything is wrong in-between check-ups.

Hi GR10,

So pleased to hear your good news. Likewise I had the positive outcome PET just before Christmas and undergoing 6 weekly check ups.

- John

Thank you so much Mike, Hazel, Dani, Linda, Peter and John for replying to the thread.   It's reassuring to hear your thoughts and experiences.  

I'm due to have the first monitoring meeting next week, hopefully I'll be able to attend. Unfortunately last week I went down with Covid after a weekend away; one of our first outings in many months.  Someone was introduced to me by our friends and just as he began speaking to me he began to cough and sneeze.  4 days later so did I and tested positive the next day.   My wife has since tested positive too. A week on and we're both under the weather still, taking things gently. 

So our celebration for cancer recovery - 3 days in Cornwall - has had to be cancelled.  Never mind, all being well there'll be another opportunity before too long.

Best wishes to everyone

GR10

You’re very welcome. We all help each other. I remember my early days and now giving others a hand is the  least I can do

Covid

Ouch! I hope you’re better soon. 

What are the chances eh?

Hope you're able to get to your appt next week.

Take care of yourselves.

Linda x

Great news you will feel so  relieved but for now recover. Wishing you all the best