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    No Live Cancer Cells Found!!!!!!

    Well, after an orchiectomy, 3 cycles of BEP and an RPLND, I'm now in complete remission!! I know I can't say cure yet, given I've recently had cancer, but I feel as near to it as I can be.

    Results of the RPLND were as follows. The 12 mm residual mass removed was all necrotic tissue. They did find a tiny amount of well differentiated teratoma in the centre of one other node which was completely encapsulated, and fully resected within a surgical margin. All other nodes were clean.

    There'll be a few beers drunk tonight.

    Thanks for everyone's support over the last few months.

    Davie
    Diagnosed March 2006, Stage IIB, 3cm RP mass
    10% Seminoma, 90% Non-Seminoma (Embryonal, and a tiny amount of choriocarcinoma and teratoma)
    Prechemo bHCG-2648, AFP-582
    3xBEP March-June, markers normalised
    3 months postchemo - 1.2cm residual RP mass
    RPLND September 2006 - mostly necrotic tissue plus tiny amount of well differentiated teratoma
    June 2009 - TRT commenced to help out my lefty
    May 2011 - check-up, all clear
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    Congratulations. Another survivor, I love it.
    Son Jason diagnosed 4/30/04, stage III. Right I/O 4/30/04. Graduated College 5/13/04. 4XEP 6/7/04 - 8/13/04. Full open RPLND 10/13/04. All Clear since.

    Treated by Dr. Rakowski of Midland Park, NJ. Visited Sloan Kettering for protocol advice. RPLND done at Sloan Kettering.

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    • #3
      Congrats....sounds like what they found in my son after his RPLND, and I remember well the good news and how it felt....enjoy...Mary Ellen

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      • #4
        We all benefit from great news such as yours.
        Congratulations!!! Have another beer for me.
        Jane
        Mother of TC survivor.
        Son, Josh 20, diagnosed Jan. 24, 2005. Left Orchiechtomy Jan.31, 2005. 4XBPE March 7th to May 28th 2005.

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        • #5
          Love to hear it! Congrats!
          Lori and Jon
          Diagnosed 5/22/2006
          I/O 5/26/2006, Stage 3, Good
          Teratoma (Majority), Seminoma (10%), Yolk Sac
          3xEP then determined not working
          HDC w/stem cell transplant 8/16/06 to 9/25/06
          Chest and Neck surgery 10/9/06 - immature teratoma
          RPLND 11/16/06 - immature Teratoma
          2/29/2008 - markers continue to be normal!
          9/16/2008 - released from Dr. Einhorn's care

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          • #6
            Wonderful news, Davie!!
            Scott, [email protected]
            right inguinal orchiectomy 6/5/2003 > nonseminoma, stage I > surveillance > L-RPLND 6/24/2005 for recurrence, suspected teratoma but found seminoma, stage II > chylous ascites until 9/2005 > surveillance and "all clear" since

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            • #7
              Congrats - I find out in November if I'll have to go through the same course of events as you, so fingers crossed my results would be as successful. Enjoy the beers

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              • #8
                Excellent news Davie!!!
                Fish
                TC1
                Right I/O 4/22/1988
                RPLND 6/20/1988
                TC2
                Left I/O 9/17/2003
                Surveillance

                Tho' much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are; one equal temper of heroic hearts, made weak by time and fate, but strong in will; to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

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                • #9
                  Hi Everyone,

                  I've not posted for a while. Guess I've been just trying to get on with my life, after what has been a challenging year to say the least.

                  I had a chest and abdomen CT scan and blood drawn a couple of days ago, and went into hospital for the results today. The CT scan was clear and the blood test normal. Without sounding too cornry, it is a great Christmas preasant. I've now been clear 7 months postchemotherapy.

                  Just going back 6 months ago, I would spend most of each and every day researching TC on the internet, and reading every back post on this forum. When I look back to that time, I realise I was searching for a cure - someone or something that was going to tell me I would survive this disease.

                  As is the nature of people, some leave the forum, and new joiners to the club take their place. Part of my emotional healing process is that I need to distant myself from TC, but will check in occasionally. In such a short time there are many new names that I don't recognise, and I notice that many people posting during my chemotherapy have also moved on.

                  I really appreciate the support I received from everyone on this site. You should not underestimate the power of a pat on the back, or a re-assuring word.

                  A merry Christmas and prosperous New Year to all - and for those going through treatment for this terrible disease over the festive period, my thoughts will be with you.

                  Davie
                  Diagnosed March 2006, Stage IIB, 3cm RP mass
                  10% Seminoma, 90% Non-Seminoma (Embryonal, and a tiny amount of choriocarcinoma and teratoma)
                  Prechemo bHCG-2648, AFP-582
                  3xBEP March-June, markers normalised
                  3 months postchemo - 1.2cm residual RP mass
                  RPLND September 2006 - mostly necrotic tissue plus tiny amount of well differentiated teratoma
                  June 2009 - TRT commenced to help out my lefty
                  May 2011 - check-up, all clear

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                  • #10
                    Hi to all. Just checking in after a period of normality returning to my life.

                    Time flies, and it's almost a year to the day since I finished my chemo, and about 9 months since I completed my postchemo RPLND.

                    Just got back from the hospital and the results from my latest bi-monthly bloodwork was normal . I'm now on tri-monthly schedule.

                    Once again, my thoughts are with anyone currently fighting this terrible disease, and best wish to you all on this site - especially Scott, Dadmo and other moderators who give up their time to provide so much educational and emotional support.

                    Davie
                    Diagnosed March 2006, Stage IIB, 3cm RP mass
                    10% Seminoma, 90% Non-Seminoma (Embryonal, and a tiny amount of choriocarcinoma and teratoma)
                    Prechemo bHCG-2648, AFP-582
                    3xBEP March-June, markers normalised
                    3 months postchemo - 1.2cm residual RP mass
                    RPLND September 2006 - mostly necrotic tissue plus tiny amount of well differentiated teratoma
                    June 2009 - TRT commenced to help out my lefty
                    May 2011 - check-up, all clear

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                    • #11
                      It's good to hear from you, Davie. Congratulations on your "all clear!"
                      Scott, [email protected]
                      right inguinal orchiectomy 6/5/2003 > nonseminoma, stage I > surveillance > L-RPLND 6/24/2005 for recurrence, suspected teratoma but found seminoma, stage II > chylous ascites until 9/2005 > surveillance and "all clear" since

                      Your donation funds Livestrong services for people facing cancer now. Please sponsor my ride!

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                      • #12
                        great news Davie!!!
                        Co-survivor with husband Boyce, Diagnosed 7-11-06, orchiectomy right testicle on 7-12-06- Stage 3A: Mixed germ cell tumor with inguinal seminomatous and kartotypic carcinoma. One tumor over 10 cm, second tumor 4 cm, Chemo 4xBEP: Bi-lateral RPLND Dec 2006, nerve sparing but left sterile.
                        Current DVT
                        Current testosterone replacement therapy, Testim.

                        "You must abandon the life you planned, to live the life that was meant for you" ~wisdom I have learned from my family on this forum

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                        • #13
                          Congrats Davie!!!!
                          Retired moderator. Husband, left I/O 16Dec2005, stage I seminoma with elevated b-HCG, no LVI, RTx15 (25Gy). All clear ever since.

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                          • #14
                            great news!

                            pete
                            - lump first noticed 11/20/2005
                            - I/O right Dec 8, 2005
                            - 95% embryonal / 5% seminoma
                            - normal markers PRE surgery
                            - no vascular invasion, tunica free of cancer, epididymis free of cancer, lungs free, lymph free
                            - Stage I diagnosis
                            - surveillance
                            - mid feb '06, beta hcg slightly elevated = 4.6...small enlarged lower node seen on CT scan...
                            - 3BEP began feb 20, 2006
                            - finished 3 BEP, last bleo, april 17, 2006
                            - CT scan, blood markers, chest..all clear
                            - back on surveillance

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                            • #15
                              normality returning
                              I love the sounds of that. Congratulations.
                              Son Jason diagnosed 4/30/04, stage III. Right I/O 4/30/04. Graduated College 5/13/04. 4XEP 6/7/04 - 8/13/04. Full open RPLND 10/13/04. All Clear since.

                              Treated by Dr. Rakowski of Midland Park, NJ. Visited Sloan Kettering for protocol advice. RPLND done at Sloan Kettering.

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