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everyminute
everyminute Member Posts: 1,805
edited June 2014 in Stage III Breast Cancer

This is one of my first posts, about 5 years ago (before I was even "everyminute"), right after surgery at MSK and still waiting for treatment options.

Here I am 5 years later. My older daughter is engaged and living on her own and my younger daughter just finished her first year of college!   Celebrating 5 years by running my 9th marathon (I ran my first one two years after I was diagnosed) along with Kerry and Jackie. My husband and I are empty nesters (til the summer) and are really happy.

I live in a state between denial and reality most of the time -I don't count on the future but I hope for it, sometimes I even forget and DO count on it.  Most of the time I am ok until the anniversaries come around.  I made the mistake of looking for good news after the 5 year mark which is like fishing for compliments - never turns out quite how you'd like it. 

I am thrilled to be here, life is good.  I am not depressed, just a little meloncholy I guess.

http://community.breastcancer.org/forum/67/topic/709474?page=1#post_993723

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  • lkc
    lkc Member Posts: 1,203
    edited May 2013

    Dearest Mary, Congratulations on this huge milestone . 5 yrs is HUGE for us. Feeling  melancholic is quite normal around anniversaries as it hashes up all those scary memeories.

    However,  your running has truly upped your chances expotentially of never encountering the beast again.

     Good for you!

    Enjoy your beautiful life and family.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited May 2013

    Congratulations!  Between "denial and reality"...I know exactly what you mean. 

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  • MaxineO
    MaxineO Member Posts: 555
    edited May 2013

    Mary- Five years, congratulations! It is tremendous to read back five years ago that you never though you would be here...and here you are.

    Yes, I think we all understand melancholy, re-living the dark days.  But yours is a story of hope and conquering your fears, and living in every minute. You are an inspiration, speedy lady. Long may you run! :)

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  • jennyboog
    jennyboog Member Posts: 1,322
    edited May 2013

    Right there with you "Sister", denial and reality sums it up perfectly.  I love how you posted your older post.  Keep on running and soon you'll be posting about some grandkids. Congratulations on the Big 5!

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

    Everyminute,

    Congratulations on the 5 year anniversary.  You and your family have accomplished and experienced so much since that post 5 years ago.

    Keep running and enjoying!

    (((The Mods)))

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  • YATCOMW
    YATCOMW Member Posts: 664
    edited May 2013

    I remember your first posts......

    Congrats......you've come a long way baby!  

    Here's wishing you so many many many more.

    Jacqueline

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  • kar123
    kar123 Member Posts: 273
    edited May 2013

    Congrats!!!!  Thanks for coming back and sharing!

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  • lovujja
    lovujja Member Posts: 119
    edited May 2013

    Mary,

    Congratulations on your BIG 5! I know it was a difficult journey but you made it. Keep running and inspiring us as well. Wish you many many happy and healthy years ahead.

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  • karen1956
    karen1956 Member Posts: 6,503
    edited May 2013

    Mary.....Congrats on 5 years.....you and Kerry with running marathons are an inspiration!!  You go girl!!!  here's to celebrating 5 x's many time over!!!!

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  • pupfoster1
    pupfoster1 Member Posts: 1,484
    edited May 2013

    Rock on Sistah!!!

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  • faithfulheart
    faithfulheart Member Posts: 544
    edited May 2013

    She will run long !!!!!!!!

    So happy for you sistah!!!!!!

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  • Gitane
    Gitane Member Posts: 1,885
    edited May 2013

    These anniversaries do bring back the memories.  I hang in that limbo, denial/reality, too, most of the time. 5 years is wonderful.   Thanks for keeping us in the loop and sharing your good times.    

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  • diana50
    diana50 Member Posts: 2,134
    edited May 2013

    Awesome ms marathoner

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  • Elizabeth1959
    Elizabeth1959 Member Posts: 346
    edited May 2013

    I read both posts. Everything you wrote resonates with me. Both the denial/reality as well as fishing for compliments. I have to believe that passing the 5 year mark reduces your risk of recurrence significantly. I believe I've read elsewhere that half of recurrence occurs within first two years following active treatment.

    Thanks for posting

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  • Bugs
    Bugs Member Posts: 1,719
    edited May 2013

    MARRRRYYYYY!  I missed this!  Congrats on your 5 year honey...and I love how you are celebrating this weekend :)  

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  • kathleen1966
    kathleen1966 Member Posts: 793
    edited May 2013

    Congratulations to you!!!  You are an inspiration to everyone on this site! 

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  • SpunkyGirl
    SpunkyGirl Member Posts: 1,568
    edited June 2013

    Mary,

    You've got more zest for life and energy than anyone I know, and you have inspired so many to get fit and stay fit. Congratulations and keep inspiring!

    Love

    Bobbie

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