Christmas came early.

SingleShotLover · Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 10:48 am Post subject: Christmas came early.

Early this year my wife was diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer. Tests showed her Cancer Antigen level as 1,855 (normal is 0-35). We were immediately referred to the Oncology Unit of the University of Wisconsin in Madison. After multiple chemotherapy treatments and extensive surgery, we got the news this week that she is in full remission and her antigen number is 16.

We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the wonderful oncology staff headed by Dr. Kushner at the University of Wisconsin hospital for their kindness, caring and professionalism. Their attitude and expertise is incredible. When I asked during our initial consultation about the Stage 4 diagnosis, Dr. Kushner was quick to say "We don't deal in stages...our goal is cures." We still have several quarterly check-ups ahead, but we can look forward to a brighter future. The only thing I wanted for Christmas I got.

May the peace and joy of the season be with all of you. I hope all will take the time to think of their blessings and family. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.

English Mike · Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 11:39 am Post subject: Re: Christmas came early.

That's the best possible kind of gift for Christmas.
I hope you & your wife have many more of them together.

Bushmaster · Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 12:18 pm Post subject: Re: Christmas came early.

Your last paragraph is what Christmas is all about.

My prayers for a long and happy life for you and your wife.

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 3:08 pm Post subject: Re: Christmas came early.

Great news!

slimjim · Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 3:26 pm Post subject: Re: Christmas came early.

Thanks for sharing the great news, SingleShotLover!!

gelandangan · Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 3:37 pm Post subject: Re: Christmas came early.

Very good news indeed.
Merry Christmas to you all.

Vince · Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 4:00 pm Post subject: Re: Christmas came early.

That is absolutely outstanding mate...and the best possible outcome and news.

Please pass my prayers and wishes to SWMBO for a swift and total recovery from this terrible affliction.

May your Christmas be filled with the joy and love of family and friends.

SingleShotLover · Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 5:59 pm Post subject: Re: Christmas came early.

We thank you all for your wishes. She was quite touched be the wishes from (to her) total strangers. I reminded her that most people are good, but those on this forum are the best!

Please encourage your wives and daughters to open a sincere conversation with their doctors about any concerns. My wife's cancer was found as a result of a totally unrelated problem, but she had voiced her concern to her doctor since she had lost her mother to ovarian cancer 18 years ago. Thankfully her doctor listened and ordered testing and imaging. This type of cancer is seldom found by normal examinations, and specific testing can be inconclusive.

Interestingly, genetic testing showed that this was not passed to her by genetics...a point of great concern since we have two daughters and five granddaughters. It was just a bad roll of the dice.

Of course there is no guarantee that it won't return at a later date, but that is in God's hands.

Again, thanks to all and may God bless you.

Aloysius · Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2017 2:53 am Post subject: Re: Christmas came early.

SSL, it seems you found the docters that suit you best: no B.S., 1 shot = 1 kill and cancer is gone...

Good luck for both of you!
When you're getting older and be married for long times, you know who to ask when you cannot find your socks or shirt... it's hard to imaging that you might be forced to reorganise.
And on the other side: once a wife learns to live with her fool, it's for her a step in the darkness too when she has to train another...
Bushy is right (as always): this time of the year it's good to look back, think and thank because somehow everything could have a reason but not always a good explanation.

dhc4ever · Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2017 3:17 am Post subject: Re: Christmas came early.

Good news indeed.
May her recovery continue without relapse.
Enjoy your family and the holidays.
Merry Christmas.

DallanC · Site Admin Joined: Jan 18, 2005 Posts: 3572 Location: Utah

Great news! Very happy for you both!

-DallanC

Azar · Member Joined: Jan 04, 2010 Posts: 275 Location: Utah

SSL,

That's awesome news. I can't imagine a better Christmas present myself.

Grant · Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2017 5:59 pm Post subject: Re: Christmas came early.

That is better then fantastic news.

I am so happy for you and your wife.

Elvis · Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2017 9:29 pm Post subject: Re: Christmas came early.

awesome news Bud.... the prayers sent werent wasted so more will follow, God bless that medicle team for such a stellar job.
you folk have a simply awesome Christmas...really happy to hear this news Mate,any time someone can get on top of the big C is a win for all man kind.