Tue (8/22) and Wed (8/23) was at MD Anderson for my 6-month liver cancer checkup. Same tests … CT scan, chest x-ray, blood tests. Results were fantastic! No sign of metastic/recurring cancer or new masses found. They’re recommending my next checkup in 6 months.
Well with this checkup I passed the 2-year mark! The doctors at MDA said for my type of liver cancer, surviving the 2-year mark is the first major hurdle in ones journey. I believe the plan now is to continue with 6-month checkups until the 5-year mark, which will be the next major event one hopes for.
Several people, family, and events in my life these past 2+ years have had a huge impact on my survival. I’m so thankful for them. And all the doctors and staff at MDA are simply incredible. They’re all miracle workers in my book as they certainly saved my life!
As I reflect, unless you’re a cancer survivor it may be hard to comprehend. But the longer I survive, the more I’m seeing all the “good” that has come to me as result of my cancer. Cancer survivors have two lives, before and after cancer. For myself, I can honestly say I prefer my life after cancer. So much has been a positive change in my life, and I know I am a better person because of my cancer. I’m looking forward to what the future will bring for me!
