16 year Cancerversary today
I am back ! Today I am celebrating #16 ....and never could I have imagined this day 16 years ago when I was first diagnosed ! It wasn't the Stage III that got me it was the many nodes that were involved that sat me down and took my breath away. ... but here I am .
I am healthy with N.E.D. I excercise at least 4 x week maybe more . Weights, Peloton bike, walking. I am overweight : ( .....I will attribute to my acquiring a taste for wine....in my later years. (Could be the Exemestane )I continue to take Exemestane ...I am at least into year 11 . I stopped counting . I will most probably take it until I die 
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I just have to tell you ladies as I always do...be your own advocate....listen to your body ...don't do something because you have breast cancer....do it in spite of the fact you have B.C. Live your life fully !! For those who left us too young, for those unable to live fully at this moment ...for those in their last days of this wicked struggle........rise each morning thankful for a new day ..a day filled with hope and promise....because you CAN . Do NOT waste your days worrying about all the "what-ifs " ....cause I can assure you nothing you could possibly be worried about will change by your worries.
I have met some incredible ladies on this site....I always enjoy encouraging you and sharing your triumphs. Here's to another healthy year !
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Soinspiring Texgirl! I really needed to read your post today. Thank you! Congratulations on 16 years! 💜😊
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Texgirl that's amazing..so happy for you! Thank you for the beautiful post. Wish you continued health and happiness!
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Texasgirl - happy 16 - to the next 16 and the next!
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Texgirl . Congrats! Inspiring!
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Congratulations! I had 6 nodes, stage 3, 5 years ago and sometimes I feel like I am waiting for the shoe to drop. So inspiring to hear your news!
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TexGIrl -thanks for posting
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WooHoo Congrats Texgirl. Thank you for the inspiring post.. Even more because your stats are close to mine... Heres to 16 more.
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thank you so much for posting! For someone like me with a lot of positive nodes , you are such an inspiration! Thanks for coming back and sharing the good news. Here’s to many more years ahead
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I believe that the Axillary Node Dissection was pivotal in my survival. Several of my nodes were deeply interwoven with cancer ..the largest being over 2cm. Although the recovery from that alone was very difficult...much worse than the Mastectomy,I am appreciative that they decided to remove all nodes found. I have not had lymphadema . I had dose dense chemo plus rads with 3 boosts at the end. I feel they hit me hard the first time....and I pray I will not ever have a repeat . But, if I do, I've had a good long run and I'm thankful !
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Hi Texgirl!
I remember you well. So Happy reading your post!!!
Living life Large and in Gratitude too.
Linda
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Texgirl, thank you for posting today. I too had extranodal extension. One tumor was nearly as large as the one in my breast. Reading your comments is reassuring and inspiring. I wish you many more years of health and happiness.
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to many more NED years Texgirl! I wish you a happy healthy life with your loved ones.You made our day, and I think others must have felt that day way based on the comments. My wife has as many nodes involved as well and it gives me nightmares but hearing this, god bless you 🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Thank You so much for sharing your story!! Congratulations and you are so inspiring! Continued good health to you !!
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congratulations!! You had surgery before chemotherapy
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Texgirl, thank you and congratulations! You have given hope and words of wisdom!
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Texgirl, thanks you so much for sharing today. Congrats on the 16 years and many more to come. You are a blessing, Thank you
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Thank you for the dose of hope! Always needed and appreciated. And congrats 😊
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Congratulations, awesome, many more years!
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hi! Congrats on your 16th year of NED! What chemotherapy combo did you undergo?
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just seeing this. So wonderful. Tex. Thank you for giving us hope!!
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Thanks for posting Texgirl. I always love reading positive posts like this. Eternal hope. And wise words. Every day is a god send and should be lived with thanks. Here’s to many more days for all here. Keep posting. Hugs to all. X
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hi newnorm! When did you finish your chemo
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