Can't believe this day is here!
Today is my 10 year anniversary of my first diagnosis of breast cancer. I couldn't see beyond ten minutes, much less ten years.
My celebration is bittersweet, for I am also remembering all my friends who were not as fortunate as I have been. Even with a second primary nearly five years ago, I remain humbled by the gifts I have recieved through this journey that I never would have chosen for myself.
BCO has been here for me every step of the way. You all have been here. Thank you.
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Congratulations and may blessings continue to rain upon you!
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Congrats!!!! That is awesome, you are an inspiration:)
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Your story has been inspiring, and you have helped so many people, including me. Your insights have been so helpful. Its so much better when you don't go through a mess alone, even if the outcomes are different and some are not as fortunate.
Congrats on your anniversary! Its our friendships that count.
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Congratulations! It's so good to hear from a regular poster who has reached this milestone!
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Yay!! Congratulations on this major milestone! You are an inspiration of hope for all of us!
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Congrats Anne! Such an amazing inspiration you are! Thanks for sharing your celebration with us
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That's awesome, Anne! I hope you do something really special for yourself to celebrate! Deanna
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Congratulations, Anne. I'm coming up to 3 years next week. Am looking forward to posting when I'm 10 years out! Good for you!!! And many many more happy anniversaries ahead.
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Congratulations!
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Congratulations Anne!!!!
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Congrats, here's to many more!
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Congratulations Anne and thanks for sharing your big milestone.
Cheers
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Congratulations and grand cheers, Anne! Thank you for sharing your milestone and the hope it brings us.
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Congratulations Anne, and appreciation for sharing this day with us. Thanks for sharing the past ten years with us, and best wishes for many healthy decades more!
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Great!
So glad you shared that with us
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What an inspriation....Congratulations!
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Congratulations and here's to the next ten and the next...! Hope you're celebrating in style :0) Thanks for sharing, Angelfalls xx
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So insipring, congratulations Anne!
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How wonderful! Congratulations for reaching this milestone and for continuing to inspire others.I hope to be there one day too!
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yes very inspiring! congratulations
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Congratulations! Truly a day for celebration!
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With a breast cancer diagnosis, every day feels like a blessing. Ten years must feel like a miracle. I wish you many more decades of miracles! You offer all of us hope!
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{{ANNE}} You go girl!
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I am so thrilled to hear this Anne!! I love how you have attacked this head on and kept living life to the fullest. You have been a wealth of information & support for me. Love being a fellow mermaid with you!! Wishing you many more anniversaries and many more mountains to climb!! Hugs!
Joni
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