10 years ago......

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Sachi
Sachi Member Posts: 351
edited June 2014 in IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma)

I was diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer. There were three tumors in the breast....one in a lymph node and one that was 3 cm. I found this site soon after diagnosis and came to it many times each day. I was at some of the first get togethers. Is the banner still around? I've signed it a couple times. I know things have changed on here. But I remember being encouraged by posts from survivors and I imagine that is still helpful. So, I want you all to know...there is life after cancer! I did it all.....chemo, mastectomy, radiation, Femara......and that was ten years ago. The treatment is no fun, but you can do it! You can get through this and move on to your bright, new life! I did.



Barb

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited February 2013

    Wonderful story, Sachi and thanks for sharing!!! Your testimonial will surely be a huge inspiration for all in this community.

    Congrats on your 10 years and here's to many, many more!

    --The Mods

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  • fd1
    fd1 Member Posts: 239
    edited February 2013

    Sachi thanks for posting this!  Messages like this do mean so much, especially on those dark days we all get.  :)  I have just passed my one year cancerversary.  It's been a tough year but my life and perspective has changed so much for the better that I can at least be thankful for that. 

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  • Colt45
    Colt45 Member Posts: 771
    edited February 2013

    A message like this means so much to many who are grasping for hope. It reminds us that many, many do well and move on with their beautiful lives.



    Thank you. You did a great thing today. For patients and their loved ones.

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  • BilateralBeauties
    BilateralBeauties Member Posts: 149
    edited February 2013

    Anyone able to beat Saachi? Love the post. I just hit one year since treatment ended on Sunday.

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  • Abbey11
    Abbey11 Member Posts: 335
    edited February 2013

    Many thanks for sharing your good news!  I am always encouraged by stories of long term survivors; they make me feel hopeful.  I hope you continue to have a long lifetime of healthy years!

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited February 2013

    When you get that initial Dx, it is hard to see much further down the road than all the treatment that they have planned for you.  When B/C sisters like you stop back in after some years, it is a good reminder that the day does come when the whole cancer ordeal can be talked about in the past tense.  Congrats on your 10 year milestone! 

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  • liefie
    liefie Member Posts: 2,440
    edited February 2013

    Thank you, Sachi! I'm a year and two months past diagnosis, and reading posts like yours give me such hope, encouragement and inspiration. Come back next year!

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  • mamabee
    mamabee Member Posts: 546
    edited February 2013

    Barb, Thanks so much for coming back and sharing your anniversary with us. Congratulations!

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