kellygullo's Cancer Blog
January 24, 2008
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My first 3-month check up with my oncologist is complete. He said everything looked good. I wish I could believe him. He’s been at the Cleveland Clinic for over 30 years, but I’m still digging to find that “magic†miracle cure in addition to all the treatments I’ve endured. It’s time now, I suppose, to go on with my life somehow and leave my fate in God’s hands. It’s time to find my new normal and stop obsessing about cancer. Everything to try to cure my cancer has been done – there’s nothing more to do. The fact that I was diagnosed with this disease shouldn’t ruin the rest of my life while I am still here.
One thing that is bothering me… the oncologist says that they are no longer doing scans because MRIs, PT scans, bone scans all do more harm than good. Unless a scan is requested by the patient, the check ups are only going to encompass a blood test and physical examination. My doctor said if they kept giving me scans with my check-ups, I’d be “glowing!†Ha, ha.
On another note – I signed up to train for the 3-day in Michigan and have to raise $2,200. That’s not the most difficult part I guess. The training is the hardest part. Oh well – it’ll keep my mind occupied and busy! This is very exciting.
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I felt the same way when I started my every 3 month check ups. You will learn to leave cancer behind you with every day passing.
Don’t give in to the fear of cancer coming back. If you do that cancer has won even if it doesn’t come back. I know it’s a little scary not having scans done. They told me they wouldn’t do scans unless I was having a problem. That’s why you have to pay attention to your body. Don’t worry about every little pain. Someone told me to use the two week rule. If something hurts for more the two weeks with no let up then see about it.
Just eat healthy and get your work outs in. Like you I have done everything I was suppose to do and now it’s up to God. Someday you will even have a moment when you forget you had cancer.
When I walked my 1st survival lap at Relay for Life last year it made me realize how far I had come and I wasn’t going back wards..
Good for you getting through all this crap. Now it’s time to live life to the fullest…
Kelly,
I felt the same way after my 3 month. I got the once over from my oncologist. She even mentioned that they are moving away from bloodwork as well. Keep in mind that I received all my treatments at U.T. Southwestern (affiliated with M.D. Anderson) and all my physicians are up to date on the latest and greatest technology. So, I was really shocked to get an old fashioned physical. I was ready for new technology, fancy machines, etc.
Next, the best advice for the 3 day is follow the instructions and training advice. The double socks are a huge advantage.
Good Luck! I am sticking to the 5K.
Hi Kelly—-wondered if you are coming to visit? Let me know o k? Thx, Sue
Kelly,
The bandages came off on Monday. I am very happy with the reconstruction. I had a few bumps along the way but hang in there.
Melissa
Hi Kelly…waiting to hear from you about visiting…