Generally you would be deemed “NED” (no evidence of disease)...some, like my surgeon, say NED after surgery, even before chemo and Rads, as a scan could not appreciate any evidence once it was thoroughly cut out. ‘Cancer free’ is (bu not always) reserved for following a certain amount of time passing without recurrence, such as the five year mark, although there doesn’t seem to be a consensus among practitioners. So. It’s up to you! I’m six years out and still continue to say I’m NED. My son is ten years out (with no additional risk of cancer over any other kid) and I’m just now getting my arms around the idea that he’s truly cancer free.

Congrats on completing Rads!

((Hug))

My oncologist said I was "surgically cured." But, that doesn't seem very precise because there is always the risk it can come back, which is why I'm on an AI.

My surgeon said NED before radiation!:) (After surgery and chem). 8 years out and still going strong. Congrats!

Don't think anything you say is ever stupid or ask is ever stupid easy after 5 years cancer-free is when you are in remission is what the doctor say but if there's no sign of it I always say your cancer there's nothing wrong with saying cancer free if you're cancer-free

My chemo and rads were just “ insurance” as well.