Best Christmas Present EVER!

[Bat]

Went to see my surgeon for post-op followup report. He told me that the pathology report showed he removed all of the dregs of the tumor, none of which showed any viable living malignancy, and the margins of the lung were all clear and clean...
In otherwords, the radiation and chemo worked, there is no cancer left in my lungs, or anywhere else, and I'm well healed. I'm clear of malignancy, no signs of recurrence; lymph nodes are clear...looks like a complete cure.

I need to have monthly CAT scans for 2 years, then annually for 3 more, just for checking up.
I feel great, except for extreme fatigue which will eventually pass with increased mobility and exercise and good diet (no problem there!), can cough with no pain, no hurt anywhere, and extremely happy with the outcome of the treatments this past awful year.

A HUGE thank you to my beautiful doctors who saved my life, and to Marcia who has been there for me through the whole ordeal, and to my friends who have never stopped sending good vibes and prayers and healing thoughts.

Merry Christmas to all of us!:D
Hugs,
Bat

[Agnes]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaa!!!!! That is the best Xmas present indeed. I'm so happy for you, girls! Continued flow of love to you both :)

[paularoid]

Let me be the first to say (well I -was- the first until Agnes sneaked in there ;) )

CONGRATULATIONS!

You're one of the lucky ones.





Now,... if you could send some of that luck out this way if you can spare it I and my friend Holly would be most appreciative. She's not doing well, but let's not dwell on that because this is YOUR day.

CONGRATULATIONS!

[Wildflower Fever]

Great news Bat!:)

[Bat]

My very best thoughts coming to Holly. It is up to her to belive that her treatment will work as it should and to help it along. Faith in treatment does work...I certainly wish her the best outcome. If she doesn't think it is working, then she needs to say so and try another way, but never give up seeking...a cure is possible with the right combinations and belief!
Hugs, Paul and Holly,
Bat

[Diny]

WOW!!! That's indeed a great xmas present, Bat. Congratulations. Happy Xmas with Marcia :)

[Puppy lover]

What wonderful news!!!!!
Have been rooting for you all along and I'm so happy to hear this wonderful report.

[Dar]

Great news Bat!! Hopefully Marcia will get a similar present in the upcoming months!

[Dee]

That is just excellent news Bat! Happy holidays! http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k267/deemark/Holiday%20Clipart/snowmanwbroom.gif

[Bat]

You got that right, Dar! Sometimes I think it might be better to get a fatal disease than something chronic that has no identification and no cure, especially if there is more than one condition. Evidently, fatal they can cure.
I really want her to get better, too!

[Mary6906]

Hey, that IS a great Christmas present indeed. That made my day hearing that good news.... yes keep up with those follow up checkups just to be sure.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! :)

[KarenSews2]

FABULOUS news, missy! Nuthin's gonna keep our Bat down for long! Looking forward to seeing you in just 2 days!!!

[marjan]

Great news Bat, I´m so happy for you!!
Happy Christmas!

[Elliott]

I'm happy now.... :)

[dragonlady]

Great news...sounds like you just might be taking a road trip soon...

-di

[hoops]

Wonderful news Bat! I knew it would work out well! all those rudie vibes can't go wrong. and besided we need you around for a long long time.
Now let those rudie vibes kick in for Marcia! happy holidays to both of you!
peace
hoops

[razal]

Great news! Keep laughing and loving....have a very merry & bright Christmas!

[Mimi]

That's really wonderful news!

Big Hugs to you and Marcia!

Mimi

[coffeegyrl]

Great news Bat! I am so grateful that it worked out well.

[Judy]

To say I'm happy for you would be wildly understated, but since words are all I have then it'll have to do. Big hugs to you, Bat.

[Ginny]

:D Wonderful news, Bat! :D

[Roady]

Ah Bat, now you've got me in tears I'm so over joyed! And I'm just on my way out the door-but if any one asks why my eyes are all red I'll just tell them how happy I am....and cry some more!

Love ya,

Roady

[Eva]

YOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOO! That is fantastic news.
Away with the tumo´r, now it´s time for humour! (it´s supposed to rhyme)

Big, big hug,
Eva

[BeckyVA]

Bat, that's wonderful news!!!
Many Blessings this Christmas for you and all who love you!!
Great news, you are very blessed!
Becky

[DaveM]

What's better than an old Bat? An older Bat!

Such wonderful news....and we expect to hear from the older Bat regularly as the years pass.

[Colefan]

Dear Bat,

I have been following your condition, and was touched how you handled this obstacle with such grace, and optimism.

You have warmed the heart with inspiration. I am so glad things turned out well for you.

May you and Marcia have a wonderful holiday.

[Oak Kitten]

I am very happy to hear that you made such a complete recovery, and wish you continued good health.

Oak

[Cardiffgal]

Great news, we need more stories like yours Bat, you are one tough and lovely lady. Best wishes to you and Marcia for the holiday season and the coming NY. IM your snail mail address if you would.

[Kath of the Guitar]

It don't get better than that Bat.....Mozeltoff!!!
And how lucky we all are .....we get to enjoy and celebrate you and your wonderful present!!!
Much love to you both
{{BIG HUG}}:D;)

[Rickster]

ahh....terrific news Bat! The best present you could possibly get! Many more years of good health! God Bless.

[Bat]

You guys are wonderful, you know!
I just got back from the Kent/Elyria/Ann Arbor concerts, and that was really a lift, let me tell ya! Janis has never been so good nor so funny, it seemed to me...maybe I just have a fresh outlook on things, tho. She was better every show, and I still laugh at things I have heard many times...her delivery is so perfect, it demands response, usually a hearty guffaw.

And every time after the show, she said how glad she was that I made it through a tough time, and seemed happy to see me...that was worth the price of admission, too. She sure was selfish with her new dreidel, tho...said I had to be Jewish to play with it, and snatched it away.
So, Janis, I am Jewish...at least by Marriage! ...So now can I play with your dreidel?
Happy Hanukkah all!
Bat

[Sara]

Bat, I'm so happy about all the great news!! Best to you and Marcia and a very Happy Hanukkah to you both! :)

(Think I'll go play with my dreidel now.) :D

[hoops]

Happy Hannukah to all...Shalom!
peace
hoops

why do i say Shalom, then peace, it's redundant right? well, not the way I learned it from my Catholic mom. She told me it means peace plus one thousand, peace plus joy, peace plus, good close family ties for generations. Peace plus. so Shalom,. and peace