10 years out!

momand2kids

10 years ago this weekend I was dx.... what a whirlwind that was.... health is great--- and while I had lumpectomy, chemo and radiation, I barely remember most of it.... just wanted to reach out and let those of you who are just starting out that there is a light at the end of the tunnel!!!!!

Cowgirl13

Congratulations!!!

rachelcarter35

Congratulations and thank you!

JaBoo

Wonderfull, congratulations! And thank you for stopping by to share your anniversary. I'm in chemo and very much appreciate every bit of hope in form of such a positive story

momand2kids

Jaboo,

I will add more--my best friend was dx after me- had chemo, radiation and herceptin... 8 years later, doing fabulously-- peaking in her career-- just doing great in every way... hang in there.. it will be in the rearview mirror soon!!!

Randi64

Thanks for sharing. I also was diagnosed in October , 8 years ago! ( official dx was in November, but I knew in October after ultrasound and mammo)I wish I could say I don't think about it, but I do and certainly wish BC was not a part of my past. It is ,however and I do my best to take care of myself and stay positive. Always good to hear from people who are doing well. JaBoo, good luck to you and I am sending positive vibes your way!

I only come to this site a few times a year now, although during the first year it was a wonderful support system to me. Use it!! Good luck and good health to us all!

Runrcrb

Momand2kids - thank you for sharing. I especially appreciate the "barely remember it" - I was stunned when women reached out to me at diagnosis and pretty much said the same thing. I'm at 2 years and still remember it but hope that the memories become fuzzier as time goes by.

momand2kids

It really does fade--the first year or 2 it is still very much on your radar-- and part of that is because you are at the dr. every few months. Now it is once a year-just like the regular doc--- and it does get subsumed by the rest of your life as you go on.... kids, dogs, jobs, etc. It is not that you are not different-the experience does change us I think. But the rest of your life is still there to be lived.... I like to think I keep a healthy focus on what is new in research, etc. but I don't obsess about my circumstances-just try to enjoy the here and now!!!! Easier to do as more time passes, I promise...

Mumof1

hi did your breast cancer spread to your limp nodes?

Mariett

Congratulation, I start chemo next week, I have been trying to keep positive and your post really helps.

momand2kids

good luck--- each time I had a treatment, I would say "I am 25% done, 50% done, etc. Just kept moving forward.... every step gets you closer to the end!!!!

momand2kids

Hi Mum

I had negative nodes-so no spread.

momand2kids

I should add that there are many here who had node involvement and have been just fine for as long as me and alot longer!!!

JoE777

I had no node involvement . Still have no node involvement but am metastatic