Just passed 7th anniversary!

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soccermom
soccermom Member Posts: 136
edited June 2014 in HER2+ (Positive) Breast Cancer

Oct. 20, 2003- the day my world stood still.. and then started unravelling...

7 years later I'm recovered from the trauma which was being DX with BC, going through TX and being VERY sick from chemo..and then served with divorce papers right before starting herceptin- having to move 5 times in the resultant upheaval ..having to re-tool job skills and start a new career.

One year ago I was finally able to become a homeowner again.. now 7 years out from DX my health is very good, my kids are doing great, and considering the economy my new career is going well.  

I also have a BF of almost one year who is amazingly supportive-  who didn't run away.. and said I was an angel when we first started dating and I told him of my cancer battle, reconstruction, etc...

I owe so much to all of my sisters on this board who have pitched in with help and support and comfort countless times... Heartfelt Thanks everyone-- onward and upward!

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  • Iamstronger
    Iamstronger Member Posts: 378
    edited December 2010

    Congrats! 

    Thanks for coming back and sharing with us.  Love to read these posts!!

    V

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  • PlantLover
    PlantLover Member Posts: 622
    edited December 2010

    That's such good news!  Congratulations on all of it!

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  • negirly
    negirly Member Posts: 318
    edited December 2010

    Congratulations! Nice to hear you are doing well after all the stuff you had to go through - I also got divorced during treatment; You are an inspiration.

    KAryn 

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  • jan508
    jan508 Member Posts: 1,330
    edited December 2010

    Wonderful post. You've been down such a long winding road and I'm happy things have turned out just great for you!!!

    Bravo!

    Jan

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  • saturn
    saturn Member Posts: 139
    edited December 2010

    Hooray for you!  That is just the news I wanted to hear.  I was just diagnosed with Stage 2 Grade 2 after lumpectomy.  Am nervous and scared.  My company-supplied health insurance just so happened to switch us all to Independent Contractors so I'll be on expensive Cobra in February.  Oh joy.  I am frantically trying to figure out how to find a second job to get health benefits (all in this bad economy!).  I have my work cut out for me!   It is so good, refreshing, and uplifting to hear a great success story like yours!!!

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  • flash
    flash Member Posts: 1,685
    edited December 2010

    woohoo

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  • nora_az
    nora_az Member Posts: 720
    edited December 2010

    Congrats........I loved hearing your good news!

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  • lexi4
    lexi4 Member Posts: 1,074
    edited December 2010

    Great news!! So happy you posted!! I wish you many many years of good health and happiness!!

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  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Member Posts: 4,266
    edited December 2010
    congratulations on all your acheivements, as well as so much time out with BC
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  • LuvMyLab
    LuvMyLab Member Posts: 82
    edited December 2010

    Wow you've been through a lot and look at you now, well done and thanks for posting this fabulous news, it is great for everyone to hear this.  Keep punch'n!!

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  • DebbieB
    DebbieB Member Posts: 161
    edited December 2010

    Congratulations Soccermom!  You are an amazing woman and have an amazing story!  It is so hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when first dx'd.  You are an inspiration to others that things do get better!  God bless you!

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  • soccermom
    soccermom Member Posts: 136
    edited May 2011

    Thank you everyone for your kind words! I love reading this thread when I feel down. Right now struggling with some health insurance/financial issues I wrote about over on that thread..but basically all is well and so thankful that my daughter just graduated from college! She had just started high school and my son had just started junior high when I was first diagnosed... I didn't know at the time if I would get to see her graduate from high school, let alone college!

    To anyone just starting on this journey, just remember to keep telling yourself : "This is only temporary!" You can do it!

    Love and hugs to all my sisters, and keep the faith! 

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  • Lilah
    Lilah Member Posts: 4,898
    edited May 2011

    Thanks so much for sharing such a happy (ending) story!

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  • Survivorwoman
    Survivorwoman Member Posts: 620
    edited May 2011

    Thank you for posting and sharing your story. I am undergoing some major difficulties in my life similar to the ones you had in terms of husband and work in addition to dealing with this illness. But after reading your post I look to you as my role model and I will keep you in my mind when I am down that it is possible to move forward. Thank you!

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  • soccermom
    soccermom Member Posts: 136
    edited June 2011

    Thank you to everyone for your posts- I'm really glad if my story helps lighten the load in any way- love and hugs to all, together we can do this!

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  • lovetosail
    lovetosail Member Posts: 544
    edited June 2011

    great news!  thanks for posting!

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  • Soccermom4force
    Soccermom4force Member Posts: 631
    edited June 2011

    What a coincidence I am a "Soccermom" too! And will be 7 years out Dec.2,2011!



    Best wishes!

    Marcia

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited June 2011

    Gosh, this is great to hear. Continued blessings and good health!

    Thank you for posting and for the encouragement :)

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  • elmcity69
    elmcity69 Member Posts: 998
    edited June 2011

    thank you, thank you, thank you! this is wonderful to hear.

    congratulations to you and your family.

    awesome!

    xo

    j

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  • lkc
    lkc Member Posts: 1,203
    edited June 2011

    vongratulations. Wonderful news!

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  • 5babiesmommy
    5babiesmommy Member Posts: 22
    edited July 2011

    Congratulations!! I was dx on may 16th and I was ok until I heard them say "her2" which sent me into a gloomy attitude and still struggling to get out,but hearing these kind of stories gives me hope that I too can see my kids grow..I am 32 and never in a million years thought I would be here. So anyway thank you so so much and again congrats so happy for you!!

    God bless you all:)

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