20 years
I don't often check the boards or post. But, today is a special day. Today I am a 20 year breast cancer survivor. I'm posting this here because you are the people who most need to hear this. 20 years since diagnosis of a 5+ cm "big, mean, nasty, ugly malignancy" (my oncologist's description). I remember very well what it's like to be where you are now. I've been NED (no evidence of disease) since completing my treatment. Feeling very grateful and just wanted to spread some hope.
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Thank you for sharing and CONGRATS!! That is amazing.
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Thanks so much for sharing. Love, love to hear success stories!!!!
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Congratulations on your special day!!! Thank you for sharing!
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I'm honored that you shared this news! Congratulations...that is wonderful!
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So very wonderful! Thank you forbsha
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Hauntie-
That's amazing news! We're always so thrilled to hear from our members who've gotten the upper hand, so to speak. And thank you for posting this here; you're right, lots of newly diagnosed need to hear that they weren't just handed a death sentence. Take care of yourself!
The Mods
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thank you for posting hope! Mine was almost 5 cm so it really helps to hear this!
Agatha
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thank you and congratulations. We definitely need to hear these success stories like your's.
Nancy
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(((Hauntie)))…CONGRATULATIONS…thanks so much for sharing your story of hope and inspiration, just what I need to hear:) Hope you have at least 20 more years NED!! (((Hugs))) Maureen
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Congratulations and THANK YOU!
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Wow, Hauntie,
What marvellous news! I too am pleased to hear this as I had a 'large n ugly' tumour too. Congratulations to you and thanks for posting and making us feel a little better.
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Just what I needed to hear today! Hooray for your 20 years. I hope you have many more!
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Congratulations Hauntie!
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Thank you, Hauntie; it's so thoughtful to think of posting here for those still new to this situation. Congratulations on 20 years and many, many more to you.
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So good to hear! Congrats!
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Thank you for this!
I really needed to see this this morning - I found out last night that two people I know were just diagnosed for their second times around. Good to be reminded that it doesn't have to be inevitable.
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May you be blessed with another 50 years on top of your 20! Congratulations!!!!!
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Hauntie:
Congrats on 20 years! It was so AWESOME of you to take the time to post your message of hope. May you have many more years of NED!
Keep smilin', keep shinin'...
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wow...20 yrs NED.
Congratulations
Oh I wish I could give U a big huggggg
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Hauntie - fabulous!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
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you make us all feel positive tonight! so kind of you to come back to tell us this fantastic news!
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congratulations and thank you for posting! It's wonderful to hear great stories like yours.
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Congratulations. Here's to 20 plus 20 plus 20 more!
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Thank you so much for posting this! I was just diagnosed with IDC triple negative grade 1 this week. And like someone mentioned before, it feels like a death sentence. I'm trying to stay positive cause I know that s the way it has to be. And hearing news like yours is wonderful! !!! Congrats! !! Best
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Halleluiah!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
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Thank you, Hauntie!!! I am 2 years out and it so encouraging to read your story. I hope I always remember to come back and encourage others as you have!!!!
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WONDERFUL!!!
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Yes! Congrats on your 20 year mark.
There ARE long-term "veterans" out there. (I use the description of veteran....I don't like the warrior, survivor handle.)
I just had my 23 year cancerversary. I found BCO while searching for support and info for a loooong delayed successful recon, and I am hanging around to be another example of "life goes on".
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nihahi....congrats and thank you so much for sharing your success!!!!!!!
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