17 years later

donsuzbee

I first was diagnosed in 1993, rght mod rad mast, no chemo/no rads. 2001 recur, then rads. 17 years later I will start chemo on Friday. Mets to bone in lumbar area. I remember in 1993 wondering if I had a death sentence. Again in 2001 I planned my funeral. LOL! Lots of emotions going thru my brain, but I am thankful this is 2010 with all the advances that have been made to treatments. I know this will not be a piece of cake but it certainly won't be like it was 17years ago.

I also remember in 1993 hearing stories of women who lived 20+ years after being diagnosed. I just was sure that would not be me. Now, who knows, I may even make 20 years!

Thanks for "listening."

Susan

Ezscriiibe

Susan, Kudos and lots of warm cyber hugs!

jinnypel

You go for it ... eish why stop at 20 ... be a trendsetter ... how about 30 or 40??  Keep your spirits high.

Mouser

Susan --

I don't know if it helps any -- but my aunt has a history a lot like yours (tho probably older at each stage). Mastectomy at 70, no rads or chemo; mets to lumbar spine 17 years later. She was treated with rads for the metastasis; i don't know why that and not chemo, but she's still going strong, and that was 6 years ago. So hang in there and make it 25 or 30 years!

donsuzbee

Sorry I did not respond sooner. Mouser thank you for the encouragement. Every bit helps!

God bless!

Sisam

spar2

Sweetie, don't you dare stop at 20.  Lets make it at least 40 for both of us.  Go girl.