2 Years, still NED!

[basset girl]

Yesterday I went in to get the results of my blood work and CT scan. Everything was fine. I am still showing the place on my left lung but onc says it is scar tissue from the radiation. He said I could now have my port out! I am excited, but for some reason worry about having the port removed. Maybe I look at it as some kind of security. I am scheduled to have it removed at Northside Hospital next week. Thank you all so much for all of your info over the past two years. Please let me know if there is anything I need to know about getting the port out. The doctor just said no big deal. May God give each of you peace and joy in this day.

Nancy

[Jackie07]

Congratulations! I had the port out once in 2004. It is indeed no big deal. I am so happy for you.

[tousled1]

Congratulations Nancy and don't worry about removal of the port. I had my first one removed and other than just being a little tender it was ok. All they do is give you some local anesthesia and a little twighlight drug and puff - the port is gone.

[basset girl]

Thank you both so much. All of you are such an inspiration. Kate, I am so glad to see you back posting. I hope you are feeling much better.

[Mary Anne in TX]

Cheers to you Nancy! What a great celebration for you! Before you know it, you'll be port free and on the go for sure! ma

[Believe51]

No advice on port removal since Ed still has one. Just sending some love out to you and congratulations on 2 years and running. Keep up the good fight, Nancy>>Believe51

[BethC]

Congratulations! I had my port removed in January due to some problems with my vein. The surgeon did it in her office just with a local anesthetic. There was some tugging due to scar tissue but no pain involved. Best of luck to you!
Love,
Beth

[Ruth]

Congrats Nancy! My port scar raises up and I notice it is there sometimes when the weather changes but other than that it is fine. Getting it out was a relief for me personally since my arms are pretty thin and it protruded out so much. I know that if I ever need it again it is not a problem to put one in.
Great news on your tests!
Hugs ~ Ruth

[Mary Jo]

Hi Nancy,

Congratualtions on hitting your 2 year mark. Super, duper, AWESOME.

No port removal advice as I never had one.

I pray God's Peace and Joy back at ya "sister!"

Mary Jo

[Joan M]

Nancy, Congratulations on your two years out! Joan

[DonnaD]

No info on port removal, because I did nto have one. But I did want to say Congrats!
Donna

[MJo]

Congratulations. Love those puppies.

[juanita]

Congratulations!!!!!!!

[Bill]

Congratulations, Nancy! I love your picture, too. You and those puppies are so cute!

[basset girl]

Thank you. No one can imagine how important these things are to us unless they have been there (like we all have). May God bless each of you this Easter weekend.

[caya]

Congrats Nancy - 2 years out is a big milestone!!

all the best
caya