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Solly Mack

(90,785 posts)
Thu Oct 9, 2014, 06:51 PM Oct 2014

It's official...

No more cancer.


But I still have to go 3 times a year to the maxillofacial surgeon to check for potential problems, as well as more frequent visits to my regular dentist to check for problems. (Because it could come back)

The scan showed no problems (didn't spread).

The check-up today showed a healthy mouth...healthy tissue/gums/tongue....no growths...no nothing to worry about.

Of course I'll still worry. Can't help it.


Still.....I am very happy.


Thank you so much for being there for me.

A special shout-out to Mira. I can't express enough just how much you've helped me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I love you!


I love you all!

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It's official... (Original Post) Solly Mack Oct 2014 OP
You made me cry. Curmudgeoness Oct 2014 #1
Thank you, Curmudgeoness Solly Mack Oct 2014 #4
That is absolutely excellent news. In_The_Wind Oct 2014 #2
Thanks, In_The_Wind Solly Mack Oct 2014 #5
Wunnerful! Wunnerful! Solly Mack!!! elleng Oct 2014 #3
Thank you, elleng! Solly Mack Oct 2014 #6
happy happy joy joy rdking647 Oct 2014 #7
Sending you hugs! Solly Mack Oct 2014 #9
So glad to hear your good news! bluedigger Oct 2014 #8
Thank you, bluedigger! Solly Mack Oct 2014 #10
Congrats Solly Mack! Scuba Oct 2014 #11
That's wonderful, Scuba! Solly Mack Oct 2014 #13
Hooray! You showed you were tougher than cancer. alfredo Oct 2014 #12
Thanks, alfredo! Solly Mack Oct 2014 #14
I've heard enough accounts to know I never want to experience it myself. alfredo Oct 2014 #15
And may you never have to! Solly Mack Oct 2014 #18
I just got back from my colonoscopy. I have to got back so they can scope my Ileum alfredo Oct 2014 #41
Damn. I hope everything is OK. Solly Mack Oct 2014 #42
Oh yay!!!! NV Whino Oct 2014 #16
Sorry! ((NV Whino)) Solly Mack Oct 2014 #17
What great news, Solly. Blue_In_AK Oct 2014 #19
Thanks, Blue. Solly Mack Oct 2014 #24
I will now go and do the grateful rituals Mira Oct 2014 #20
(((Mira))) Solly Mack Oct 2014 #22
That is such WONDERFUL news! mnhtnbb Oct 2014 #21
Thanks, mnhtnbb! Solly Mack Oct 2014 #23
Great news. n/t Bonhomme Richard Oct 2014 #25
Thanks, Bonhomme Richard Solly Mack Oct 2014 #27
That's terrific news! cal04 Oct 2014 #26
Thank you, cal04 Solly Mack Oct 2014 #28
Wonderful, wonderful news! brer cat Oct 2014 #29
Thanks, brer cat! Solly Mack Oct 2014 #30
Great news! CC Oct 2014 #31
Thanks, CC! Solly Mack Oct 2014 #33
That is just the BEST news, my dear Solly Mack! CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2014 #32
Thank you, CaliforniaPeggy. Solly Mack Oct 2014 #34
I'm so happy for you! Tom Kitten Oct 2014 #35
Thanks, Tom Kitten! Solly Mack Oct 2014 #40
This is fantastic news!!! Behind the Aegis Oct 2014 #36
Thanks, Behind the Aegis! Solly Mack Oct 2014 #38
Yippee! Celebration Oct 2014 #37
Thanks, Celebration! Solly Mack Oct 2014 #39
I am literally jumping for joy! Callalily Oct 2014 #43
Thank you, Callalily! Solly Mack Oct 2014 #44
absolutely beautiful news fizzgig Oct 2014 #45
Thank you, fizzgig Solly Mack Oct 2014 #46
Great news! ohheckyeah Oct 2014 #47
Thanks, ohheckyeah! Solly Mack Oct 2014 #48
thanks for asking ohheckyeah Oct 2014 #49
I'm sorry to hear that. Solly Mack Oct 2014 #50
I can't really take most pain pills. ohheckyeah Oct 2014 #51
Yay!!!!!! Mz Pip Oct 2014 #52
Thanks, Mz Pip! Solly Mack Oct 2014 #53

Solly Mack

(90,785 posts)
5. Thanks, In_The_Wind
Thu Oct 9, 2014, 07:07 PM
Oct 2014


When I was told I was in remission I was thrilled....but when they told me today that my mouth was healthy and well....I was relieved.

Now I just have to keep it that way!

alfredo

(60,075 posts)
41. I just got back from my colonoscopy. I have to got back so they can scope my Ileum
Fri Oct 10, 2014, 11:25 AM
Oct 2014

because they couldn't get the tube in the opening buy going in the back door.

Solly Mack

(90,785 posts)
42. Damn. I hope everything is OK.
Fri Oct 10, 2014, 03:42 PM
Oct 2014

Though I was tempted to make a joke about tight ....


I'm bad. I know.

Solly Mack

(90,785 posts)
24. Thanks, Blue.
Thu Oct 9, 2014, 09:26 PM
Oct 2014


You all helped. I couldn't have done it without all the love and support I got from family and you guys.

Mira

(22,380 posts)
20. I will now go and do the grateful rituals
Thu Oct 9, 2014, 08:48 PM
Oct 2014

and after that my happy dance.

I am so relieved I don't know what to say, except to give you a huge virtual hug.
It's a very wonderful day for you, and I must say I am exhaling.

Congratulations on our shared 3rd place win in the Summer contest.
A tiny dot on the i of this very anticipated and worried about day!!!!!!!!!!!

CC

(8,039 posts)
31. Great news!
Thu Oct 9, 2014, 10:47 PM
Oct 2014

So happy and relieved for you. Keep up with your check ups and my SO (NHL survivor) said that as time goes by you worry less and less until you go back to feeling normal.



CaliforniaPeggy

(149,698 posts)
32. That is just the BEST news, my dear Solly Mack!
Thu Oct 9, 2014, 10:53 PM
Oct 2014

I meant to respond sooner, but there were a bunch of trolls that demanded our attention...

Relax and enjoy your life, dear girl!

Tom Kitten

(7,350 posts)
35. I'm so happy for you!
Fri Oct 10, 2014, 01:58 AM
Oct 2014

Really that is great news. It is such a hard debilitating fight. And success is such a treasureable thing to attain.



Behind the Aegis

(53,983 posts)
36. This is fantastic news!!!
Fri Oct 10, 2014, 02:02 AM
Oct 2014

I am sorry you still have to go through the procedures, hopefully they will all go well.

Solly Mack

(90,785 posts)
39. Thanks, Celebration!
Fri Oct 10, 2014, 10:40 AM
Oct 2014



I'm still sending you that photo. Things got delayed a little bit around here. Sorry!

Callalily

(14,894 posts)
43. I am literally jumping for joy!
Sat Oct 11, 2014, 08:37 AM
Oct 2014

So, so glad to hear this great news! But I'll continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers!

Solly Mack

(90,785 posts)
50. I'm sorry to hear that.
Sat Oct 11, 2014, 08:24 PM
Oct 2014

Do they have you on pain management? Or is it a case of rehab/therapy?

I'll keep you in my thoughts for a full recovery.



ohheckyeah

(9,314 posts)
51. I can't really take most pain pills.
Sat Oct 11, 2014, 08:39 PM
Oct 2014

It's mainly rehab right now. I see a physical medicine rehab specialist on the 21st. He may want to do botox or steroid shots....yuk. I don't like needles but I'll do what I have to do.

Thanks for the kind thoughts.

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