Stage 4 survivor!

Benzzz2018
Benzzz2018 Member Posts: 3
edited June 2018 in Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer ONLY

Hi ladies I was here a little over 9 years ago when I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. It had metastasized to only my pancreas. I was terrified. I came on here looking for stage 4 survivors over 9 years ago So people were saying that when people survive they just go on and live their lives. And don’t come on here and share...so I’m stepping up to say I’ve been cancer free for pretty much the entire 9 years excluding a small cancerous lymphnode recurrence in 2017 to my adrenal gland it was operable. I’m here to say through all my fear, anxiety and PTSD ... Im still here and cancer free. I just had to share. This is a long journey we’re on. But it’s doable. Sending hugs and positivity out here.

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  • Husband11
    Husband11 Member Posts: 2,264
    edited June 2018

    That is awesome, and so great that you came back to share it with us.

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  • waytooanxiousmommy
    waytooanxiousmommy Member Posts: 144
    edited June 2018

    That is wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing this. Glad you are doing well!

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  • janky
    janky Member Posts: 500
    edited June 2018

    Such awesome news to share - we all need to hear it - ty! Are you on tamoxifen or femara or ? Wishing you continued great health and success!!

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  • Benzzz2018
    Benzzz2018 Member Posts: 3
    edited June 2018

    I was on Femara. It caused bad headaches. I’m on herceptin and projeta. Herceptin was the whole 9 years, projeta was added last year.

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited June 2018

    Benzzz2018,

    Thank you so much for coming back to share your story with us. That is so amazing to hear that you are 9 years cancer free.

    You're story will inspire many others here.

    Sending our hugs to you,

    The Moderators.



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  • Kanga_Roo
    Kanga_Roo Member Posts: 333
    edited June 2018

    Fabulous news Benz, it makes the rest of us hopeful of good outcomes - I hope you have at least another 9 years and come back to tell us about that too -

    Big Hugs

    Jackie

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  • PreludeSing
    PreludeSing Member Posts: 102
    edited June 2018

    Thank you Benzzz and many congrats on 9 years out!

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  • Tina2
    Tina2 Member Posts: 2,943
    edited June 2018

    Deborah, thanks for your fabulous update!

    Tina

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  • Law828
    Law828 Member Posts: 33
    edited June 2018

    Yay! So happy for you and thank you for sharing because I too came searching long ago to see how many survivors there are hoping that I could be one of them one day. Today I am here and a survivor since 2011 and again 2013. I will find out next month if I am cancer free. I feel I AM cancer free and that is what I am sticking too. I live with a positive attitude, focus on what works and forget what didn't, stay stress free (and when I can't I exercise hard till the stress is out or craft), I really try hard to drink lots of water because I believe water flushes the bad cells and keeps them from planting in my organs or anywhere else. I'm happy we can all share our joys and our fears on here. God Bless all of you and always Smile BIG.

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  • exbrnxgrl
    exbrnxgrl Member Posts: 12,424
    edited June 2018

    Congratulations! May you enjoy many, many more years of good health. I have almost hit my 7 year mark of NED. I never say I’m cancer free, because at stage IV, the horse is out of the barn but until there’s a cure I’ll take NED

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  • Heidihill
    Heidihill Member Posts: 5,476
    edited June 2018

    Benzzz, thanks for sharing and congrats!! I'm almost 11 years since diagnosis and really happy that the Stage IV "Survivor" Club seems to be growing.

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  • Daniel86
    Daniel86 Member Posts: 271
    edited June 2018

    This thread makes me smile and adds hope :) Thank you for taking the time. Pancreatic met must have been scary

    Talking of long term survivors. Check this out!

    https://cancerletter.com/articles/20180608_6/

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  • Chemokaze
    Chemokaze Member Posts: 208
    edited June 2018

    Thank you Deborah and everyone here so far! Well, I just read my new PET report and highly likely will be told on Thursday that I am now stage 4. I have a focal 1.3 cm hypermetabolic area L4. 😕. But the way I have to see this is that was the only spot that lit up 🙂 Cheers to all of us and thank you always for your encouraging words.






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  • exbrnxgrl
    exbrnxgrl Member Posts: 12,424
    edited June 2018

    Chemokaze,

    I have a single bone met, literally, since my dx, just about 7 years ago. I have been NEAD since initial tx. My life is pretty normal and I'm thankful for every minute of it. All the best to you.

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  • DivineMrsM
    DivineMrsM Member Posts: 9,620
    edited June 2018

    Benzzz, I found the lump in breast just befor Christmas 2010. It was soon learned I had stage iv bc from the get go. What a roller coaster ride. This means I have been dealing with mbc for seven and a half going on eight years. I have been stable. I developed many coping strategies and use them to live a good and meaningful life. One thing that helps me cope is connecting with other stage iv women on this forum. It means so much for me. Having said that, I understand and respect those who come to a place in dealing with mbc that they move on from the forums. I appreciate that you checked in to let us know how you have been. Best wishes.


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  • Benzzz2018
    Benzzz2018 Member Posts: 3
    edited June 2018

    Hello 

    I just wanted to say how amazing you are for being by your wife side throughout this journey. and reaching out to other survivors. 

    Many blessings to you both. Deborah 

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  • LoveFromPhilly
    LoveFromPhilly Member Posts: 1,308
    edited June 2018

    this helps me so so much!!! It keeps me positive and optimistic!!!

    MBC can be so confusing and such a mind bender!!!

    I am now in month 13 of treatment from de novo diagnosis in March 2017. Tumors have shrunk thanks to medicines and I have to continue to stay positive and keep on living!!

    Off to the beach for a week today!!! Can’t wait!!

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