two years out now

beacon800
beacon800 Member Posts: 922
edited June 2014 in LCIS (Lobular Carcinoma In Situ)

Just returned from visiting my surgeon for my 2 year check up.  He thought I looked fine, didn't find anything that bothered him and told me to come back in a year.  I love appointments that end so positively!!

This question came up on the forum so I specifically asked him today:  when filling out a legal document, such as an insurance paper, do I check "yes" or "no" on the part that asks "have you ever had cancer?"  His answer:  I should check NO.   

I like that and I'll go with it!  Just wanted to inform of this point of view.

Wishing all the best of health and happiness.

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  • JanetM
    JanetM Member Posts: 336
    edited December 2011

    Wonderful for you!!!!!

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited December 2011

    Wow that must feel good! Check away, Beacon! Congrats on 2 years!

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  • iammommy
    iammommy Member Posts: 213
    edited December 2011

    How wonderful!!! I am the one thatbrought up the insurance issue. My surgeon said the same. Thanks for the info. I love great appointments like that! Nan

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  • carol57
    carol57 Member Posts: 3,567
    edited December 2011

    Fabulous!  Now, I wonder what happens when I check 'no' but my surgical history shows bilateral mx and recon? --I was prophy.  I do not regret my choice, which was the right one for me and my family history, but I envy the clarity that comes with your 'no' that has no lingering 'but' after it. 

    Super congrats, and enjoy the rest of the holidays with a carefree panache!

    Carol

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  • leaf
    leaf Member Posts: 8,188
    edited December 2011

    When they have you list your surgeries, maybe you would want to say 'prophylactic mx+recon'?

    When one neurologist saw I had listed lobular carcinoma in situ as a condition, but told him most oncs do not consider it cancer.  He protested, "But it has carcinoma in its name!"   So I had to spend precious time explaining. 

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  • carol57
    carol57 Member Posts: 3,567
    edited December 2011

    Leaf, good idea, and maybe I should always capitalize the word prophylactic, to underscore the point!

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