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  1. 03-19-10, 02:50 PM #1
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    We're getting there now

    Year 3 of clear CT scans. I still have nightmares about the crap you gotta drink.

    But a clear scan is worth it. And that's what we got today.

    Stage III Non-Seminoma- 7/11/06
    Right I/O 7/12/06
    Completed 4x BEP 11/06
    Bi-Lateral RPLND (Dr. Shenifeld)- 11/27/06
    Surveillance since then

    When you think about it, what other choice is there but to hope? We have two options, medically and emotionally: give up, or Fight Like Hell.
    Lance Armstrong.
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    That's great news, Boyce.
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    Embryonal Carcinoma; Seminoma. Marker negative.
    August 2001: Right I/O .
    August - December 2001: Surveillance .
    December 2001: Relapse - Stage III. Mets in lymph nodes and lung.
    December 2001 - March 2002: 3xBEP .
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    Congrats, Boyce. Hugs to Margaret!
    Retired moderator. Husband, left I/O 16Dec2005, stage I seminoma with elevated b-HCG, no LVI, RTx15 (25Gy). All clear ever since.
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    Great news!! I understand about the oral contract. I can't stand it, but like you said I'll drink it if it helps show all clears.
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    Pure mature Teratoma
    Stage 1
    Surveillance
    5/12/09-Diagnosed with TC
    5/14/09 Left I/O
    5/20/09 All Clear
    8/27/09 All Clear
    11/19/2009 All Clear
    2/25/2010 All Clear
    5/6/2010 All Clear- 1 year milestone
    9/16/2010 All Clear
    1/20/2011 All Clear
    5/26/2011 All Clear- 2 year milestone
    12/8/2011 All Clear-2.5 years
    6/21/2012 All Clear-3 years.
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    congrads on three years all clear! boyce, that is a big one!
    diagnosed august 09 stage 1S
    august 09 left I/O
    october started 4x bep
    Re dx. stage III Intermediate risk
    Dec. 17th finished chemo

    Jan 29th all clear

    April 15th all clear

    July 15th all clear

    September 24th all clear

    february 12' two year all clear
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    Hmm... what about the yummy moccachino flavors folks were touting around a few months ago?

    Congrats Boyce!! Always good to get folks posting in this section!!!
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    Three years! That's fantastic. Congratulations and big hugs to Margaret and the family.

    Alex
    TC1: 1996, right orchiectomy, seminoma stage I 3.5 cm mass, radiation therapy (peri-aortic & pelvic 27.3 Gy)
    TC2: 2008, left orchiectomy, seminoma stage IA 5 cm mass, left & right prostheses, AndroGel TRT, surveillance at MSKCC
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    Congratulations Boyce!
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    Slowly but surely, Bro. Great to hear that you are doing well. Please give my best to Margaret and Allen!
    "Life moves pretty fast; if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." -Ferris Bueller
    11.22.06 -Dx the day before Thanksgiving
    12.09.06 -Rt I/O; 100% seminoma, multifocal; Stage I-A; Surveillance; Six years out! I consider myself cured.

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    SWEET!!!!!!!!!! Congrats Boyce.
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    Quote Originally Posted by boyce View Post
    Year 3 of clear CT scans. I still have nightmares about the crap you gotta drink.

    But a clear scan is worth it. And that's what we got today.

    Great News Boyce!
    Stage III. Embryonal Carcinoma, Mature Teratoma, Choriocarcinoma.
    Diagnosed 4/19/06, Right I/O 4/21/06, RPLND 6/21/06, 4xEP, All Clear 1/29/07, RPLND Incisional Hernia Surgery 11/24/08, Hydrocelectomy and Vasectomy 11/23/09.

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  13. 03-23-10, 10:54 AM #13
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    Ummm Joe...???

    Why do I not see YOUR 3 year all clear on here.

    Does this mean I get to be first to congratulate you?

    Celebrate My Man!!
    Stage III Non-Seminoma- 7/11/06
    Right I/O 7/12/06
    Completed 4x BEP 11/06
    Bi-Lateral RPLND (Dr. Shenifeld)- 11/27/06
    Surveillance since then

    When you think about it, what other choice is there but to hope? We have two options, medically and emotionally: give up, or Fight Like Hell.
    Lance Armstrong.
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