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In reply to the discussion: update on my wife. [View all]

slipslidingaway

(21,210 posts)
4. Wonderful news!!! ....
Mon Sep 21, 2015, 11:45 PM
Sep 2015

But one word of caution ... Remain Vigilant!

Go with your gut. If your wife is ever experiencing even mild symptoms or you feel it is too long between tests or office visits then approach her about another one. Each cancer is different as well as the tests that are needed, but we waited too long and the docs did as well. I was so tired of being a pain in the butt that I did not push the issue. There might have been another procedure in my husband's case if we had caught it sooner, a DLI, but by the time they did another test his immune system was only 60% donor and too late for a DLI. Thankfully he was wel past his first allogeneic transplant that they could offer him another.

Celebrate!!! That is great news, but keep your eyes open and ask for another test if unsure.



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Wonderful News!!! Siwsan Sep 2015 #1
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Wonderful news!!! .... slipslidingaway Sep 2015 #4
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I am so happy for you and your wife! NCarolinawoman Sep 2015 #6
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I am so happy for you. Puzzledtraveller Oct 2015 #8
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