It's official - No more cancer.

[Solly Mack]

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. I'm not going anywhere....if I can help someone half as much as you guys helped me that would be great.

[TexasTowelie]

1. It certainly has to be a relief to get such great news.

It sounds like you will have to put up with the rest of us DUers for awhile.

[Solly Mack]

2. Gladly! Thanks, TexasTowelie!

The doc took some cell scrapings today and I didn't leave until the results came back.

I'm almost paranoid about my mouth now. The least little thing has me worried. I gotta relax some....but still be aware.

[slipslidingaway]

3. Fantastic news!!! Worries will always be there ... enjoy tonight!

[Solly Mack]

4. Thanks, slipslidingaway!

I'll never forget your kindness and encouragement.

Tonight is a happy night.

[slipslidingaway]

5. And many, many, many more happy nights to you ...

your caring and compassion for people always came through in your posts on DU! Happy that I was able to help a little, as you know, much more than I do, these can be tough times.

Just look forward!!!

Big hugs to you and yours on the wonderful news.

[dixiegrrrrl]

6. What relief!

I bet you will be able to sleep a bit better, yes?

[Solly Mack]

7. Yes...a bit better. :)

Thanks, dixiegrrrrl.

[Jim Lane]

8. Congrats, and welcome to the survivors' club!

True, you can't help worrying, but those frequent checkups should help.

Some time after I was pronounced cancer-free, I was talking with a friend who was expressing concern about my health. I told her that, if one of us had cancer, it was more likely to be her than me. After all, I was being monitored and she wasn't.

The other thing I found about having survived cancer was that I worried less about other stuff. Things happened to me that, before, would have had me very upset. Post-cancer, my reaction was, "I got through that. I can get through this." I hope you also find that your overall worry quotient goes down.

[Solly Mack]

9. Thanks, Jim Lane

My attitude about a lot of things has already changed and I'm betting it will even more.

[sinkingfeeling]

10. Congratulations! I'm almost to my 6 year cancer free date.

[Solly Mack]

11. How wonderful!

Thanks, sinkingfeeling!

[Siwsan]

12. It's heart lifting to learn about your good news

There hasn't been nearly enough to smile about, lately.

[Solly Mack]

13. (((Siwsan))) Wishing you more things to smile about!

Thank you!

[cate94]

14. Very happy for you!

I hope it stays away for good!

[Solly Mack]

15. Thanks, cate94.

I'm hoping.

[Ruby the Liberal]

16. This is the best news I have heard all week.

congrats !!!

[Solly Mack]

17. Thanks, Ruby the Liberal!

[slipslidingaway]

18. Totally agree!!! n/t

[onethatcares]

19. can't say much except

HOORAY FOR YOU>

Solly, you are the bestest.

My heart rejoices for you.

[Solly Mack]

20. Thank you, onethatcares!

Your emoticon celebration put a big grin on my face.

[Tab]

21. Congratulations - hope it holds!

Best news today!!!

[Solly Mack]

22. Thanks, Tab!

[wordpix]

23. congrats and hope you stay well, SollyM

[Solly Mack]

24. Thank you, wordpix!