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Offline olsarge

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Been waiting for five years to hear this
« on: 03/06/24 15:57 UTC »
Five years ago my wife was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.  The last five years has been a wild roller coaster ride  As soon as it was determined to have the Ros 1 variant she was placed on immunotherapy drugs that immediately started working well shrinking some of the tumors and completely eliminating others.  The came the bad news.  The cancer had crossed the brain barrier and she needed a new drug.  The new drug killed all of the cancer cells and except for a few small spots in her lungs she did great.  Then 1.5 years later came the news that her medication had stopped working and again several tumors had developed in her brain.  She again had to switch medications and again the medication did as it was designed.  A few.months later she was hospitalized for a minor stroke and came through that with flying colors.  Then today we had a follow up appointment after her latest pet scan.  Her oncologist looked her in the eye and calmly said you are NED (acronymn  for no evidence of disease).  My warrior princess has won!  You can only guess how I feel right now and we will forever be wary.  I feel both blessed and grateful.
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Offline ctom

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Re: Been waiting for five years to hear this
« Reply #1 on: 03/06/24 16:28 UTC »
Hallelujah! What great news given the upcoming season! So,so happy for the two of you.
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Offline Fishermanbt

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Re: Been waiting for five years to hear this
« Reply #2 on: 03/06/24 16:40 UTC »
Well that is wonderful. What a champion she is.
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Offline DF

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Re: Been waiting for five years to hear this
« Reply #3 on: 03/06/24 17:21 UTC »
 Great to hear olsarge.
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Offline basscatlildave

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Re: Been waiting for five years to hear this
« Reply #4 on: 03/07/24 06:31 UTC »
Awesome NEWS
God is great.
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Offline Do-It Corp.

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Re: Been waiting for five years to hear this
« Reply #5 on: 03/07/24 14:38 UTC »
Yes, this is some great news!
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Offline Les Young

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Re: Been waiting for five years to hear this
« Reply #6 on: 03/07/24 19:50 UTC »
That's wonderful. Congratulations to you both & spend every minute you can together doing what you both love to do.
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Offline Lines

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Re: Been waiting for five years to hear this
« Reply #7 on: 03/08/24 09:34 UTC »
Quote from: basscatlildave on 03/07/24 06:31 UTC
Awesome NEWS
God is great.
100% in agreement. That is awesome news! God is great X 2!
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Offline efishnc

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Re: Been waiting for five years to hear this
« Reply #8 on: 03/08/24 12:39 UTC »
AMAZING story!!!

Best wishes to both of you as you continue in life!
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Offline olsarge

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Re: Been waiting for five years to hear this
« Reply #9 on: 03/09/24 12:21 UTC »
Thank you everyone for the kind comments.  Now for the icing on top.  The day this occurred was Monday the 6th.  It just so happens to also be our 54th anniversary!
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Offline Lines

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Re: Been waiting for five years to hear this
« Reply #10 on: 03/09/24 17:59 UTC »
Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Olsarge. Double awesome. March has came in like a big Ol' lion for you guys. Very happy for you and your family.
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Offline ctom

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Re: Been waiting for five years to hear this
« Reply #11 on: 03/09/24 18:19 UTC »
Well then, a Happy Anniversary is in order on top of the other great news! This has been one huge week for the two of you. Now keep it up!
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Offline Fatman

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Re: Been waiting for five years to hear this
« Reply #12 on: 03/13/24 15:59 UTC »
Great news for you both!! 
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