5 year survivor

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swmmom
swmmom Member Posts: 73
edited June 2014 in Stage I Breast Cancer

Today is the day! As of today I am a 5 year cancer survivor, and it sure feels good!! I was diagnosed at age 47 with stage 2B IDC. I am still here, alive and doing well. I hope this gives all going through faith that you can make it too. Here's to many more years of being cancer free!!

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  • bgail84
    bgail84 Member Posts: 94
    edited January 2012

    Thanks for the update!  It gives me hope! I just finished my rads, so am happy to be moving forward. It is always good to hear from 5 and 10 year survivors!!

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  • AnneW
    AnneW Member Posts: 4,050
    edited January 2012

    Congratulations on reaching this major milestone!!

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  • sanbar8771
    sanbar8771 Member Posts: 281
    edited January 2012

    YAY, YAY, YAY... I love these stories. I am just 2 years out and I'm healthy. Every year is a blessing. I pray I get to year 5.

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  • swmmom
    swmmom Member Posts: 73
    edited January 2012

    Thank you everyone.  Sanbar8771, our path reports are very similiar. In addition, I've had extensive vascular invasion. You too will reach the 5 year mark. Best of luck!

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  • bethhoul
    bethhoul Member Posts: 18
    edited January 2012

    I'm still in the beginning stages of treatment.  It is so good to hear from people who are surviving.  Thank you for sharing your success.

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  • sflow
    sflow Member Posts: 297
    edited January 2012

    I want to add my congratulations too, swmmom!  I hit my 5 yr mark in Nov and was a wonderful milestone.  I am on Arimidex till the end of January and that will be another time to celebrate.

    I wish you nothing but continued good health!

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  • christina1961
    christina1961 Member Posts: 736
    edited January 2012

    Thank you, swmmom.  Lately I have been absolutely terrified. Panic attacks, difficulty concentrating on work, every ache and pain a potential met - I needed to read this today!

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  • LeesaAnn
    LeesaAnn Member Posts: 222
    edited January 2012

    Thank you!!!! Needed to hear this so badly!! I was diagnosed Aug 2011, age 47, Stage IIa with vascular invasion. Having a hard time dealing with recurrence fears and a feeling its doomed to come back. This is happy news, congratulations on this milestone!

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  • jenlee
    jenlee Member Posts: 504
    edited January 2012
    Congratulations and thank you SO much for sharing this.  There are very few moments during the day that I'm not having dark thoughts about cancer.   I sometimes think I'll live the rest of my life in fear of recurrence.  So grateful to women like you who share you survival stories! 
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  • swmmom
    swmmom Member Posts: 73
    edited January 2012

    Thanks again everyone. At first I was really hesitant to even post a message as I didn't want to jinx anything, but it makes me very happy that I've gladdened some hearts today.  Smile

    Christina19 and Jenlee, the fear of recurrance really gets better, I promise! I don't plan on any recurrances and you ladies shouldn't either! 

    Sflow, I am actually afraid to get off the Arimidex. I tolerate it really well and take great comfort in knowing that it's providing me with great protection. I hope my oncologist agrees with me when I see him in 2 months and renews my prescription.

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  • shells43
    shells43 Member Posts: 1,022
    edited January 2012

    Congrats! I wish you many more healthy years! Thanks for posting your good news. It really helps.

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