Five years!

oaktownmom

Five years (and one day) ago I was plunged into the world of breast cancer at the ripe old age of 39. I went into surgery thinking I was Stage 1, and woke up to the sobering news of Stage 3. My kids were 7, 5 and 2 at the time, and I had many dark days when I thought I wouldn't live to see them grow up. I am so grateful to have made it to this point, and for every day of these past five years! My oldest just finished his first year of middle school, I've watched my younger son start and and nearly compete elementary school, and my baby - who was still in a crib when I was disgnosed - is now a newly minted 2nd grader. I have loved, laughed and LIVED my way through the last five years, and I'm aiming for 50 more! My first post on this site in 2011 was "Terrified - Need Hope." For those newly diagnosed, I'm still standing, and here to tell you that there is indeedhope!

Traveltext

Congrats Oaktownmom, this indeed time for celebration. What seemed to you a hopeless situation has turned out fine. I'm going on two years post chemo and hope to emulate your fine achievement.

lauren32

congrats!!! Thank you for your post! I really encouraging for those of us not as far out. I was diagnosed at 32 with children a similar age to yours and similar stats. Really hoping in three years time I'll be posting what you just have! Stay well x

NancyD

Congratulations on five, and here's to many, many more!

mary625

Congrats! What wonderful news.

Momof2inME

Congratulations!!!

Happy Dancin' for you.

Keep us updated in the years to come.

LM070917

congratulations oaktownmum, that's fantastic news! I can only hope that I am in your position in 4 years. It's great to hear a younger woman doing so well too, I'm 35. Here's to many more years/decades to come!