5 years ago I got my feeding tube prepping me for treatment.

[alfredo]

Yesterday I got my next to last MRI. All clear.
The cure made a mess out of me, but I beat the odds and every day I thank the doctors, nurses, and loved ones that stood by me. Of I can’t forget the great support I got here.

Thank you

[MuseRider]

1. Great news!

The cure can be awful but you are here and I am happy that you are!

Get ready to move on down the road from your illness. Such great news.

[alfredo]

2. Thank you. I move slowly now due to my treatment,

but I will keep on moving down the road.

[MuseRider]

4. Slowly gets you there!

I bet it all improves massively after all that treatment is over for a while and behind you. That stuff can knock an elephant flat! Here is to hoping that moving down the road gets easier as you go along. So happy you are going to keep going along!

[alfredo]

17. The unsteadiness will be with me til the end.

The radiation damaged a part of my brain. It also paralyzed my epiglottis. My lymph nodes in my neck have been somewhat inconvenienced, and I have to massage them daily. think of it as an enforced hobby.

[MuseRider]

21. Ahh, some kind of neck cancer

or throat. I have a lot of experience with that. I nursed my mother for 4 years. She had throat cancer. I also lost a friend to that. Those are tough roads. I am so happy you are a survivor and your attitude speaks volumes as to why. You inspire me with my little problems. Time to stop mopping around and just get on with it!

I guess there are all kinds of hobbies, why not this too? I am so sorry you have to deal with that but I cannot tell you how incredibly happy that comment made me. You are going to do very well, it will never be as easy as you would like but you are up to the task.

My respect.

[alfredo]

22. You never know your strengths until tested.

I’ve accepted my state and seem happy.

The cancer was at the back of my tongue and on the right side of my neck.

At first I was told I could lose my tongue, but the cancer was external and hadn’t grown inward. No tongue would have had dramatic effects on my life. I could not say la la la or lu lu lu anymore.

[lostnfound]

8. Life is full of mysterious turns

May you have unexpected blessings and meaningful experiences in your future.

[alfredo]

18. It's been quite an experience.

[CurtEastPoint]

3. The best to you!

[Storybook612]

5. Awesome news!

I don't know you, but I've been on this cancer journey for three years now after numerous surgeries and removal of part of my colon. I can only imagine the joy you feel! Congratulations!

[alfredo]

23. As a Canadian poet once said:

“It’s better to wear out than to rust out.”

Richard Cumberland

“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”

― Hunter S. Thompson

Quotes that helped me weather the storm

[AKwannabe]

6. Good for you!

Yay!!!

[Solly Mack]

7. YAY!

I'm so happy for you!

[alfredo]

19. It's also nice to see you are hanging in there.

[lillypaddle]

9. Congrats

Way to hang in there and beat the odds!

[TNNurse]

10. Excellent

I remember the day my oncologist said "You can come back once a year, but you do not have to...I won't do lab work".

I saw her two more times just for my own peace of mind. Then one day, I realized I was OK with not going.

[sinkingfeeling]

11. Congrats! I'm still kicking 12 years after my Stage IV.

[Staph]

14. I can't tell you what hope your post gives me!

I was diagnosed with cancer eight years ago and it returned four years ago and two years ago. Knowing that I was Stage IV was a real kick in the butt.

But hearing from someone still going after 12 years . . . well, it gives me life!

[BobTheSubgenius]

12. Thank you for beating it!

That DU would support you? A GIVEN, and no thanks are necessary for me...although I'm sure it gives you a warm feeling to be thankful.

Long life and happiness to you!!!

[alfredo]

20. Yeah, growing old is better than the alternatives.

[marble falls]

13. It almost always comes down to a team effort. Good job!

[CaptainTruth]

15. Yay! Glad to hear it!!!

[Skittles]

16. WOO!

alfredo, kicking cancer ass

[alfredo]

24. Thank you