Success Stories!
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Thank you, I will read these every day.
I'd had a huge lump in my breast since 2015 but the mammograms and ultrasounds didn't find it. (You could see it from across the room but that didn't phase my docs.) Finally in 2018 my hip started really hurting and lo and behold, breast cancer, stage IV.
I'm doing really well with treatment, and since I moved last Thanksgiving found a wonderful small in-person support group in Orange County, CA (and better doctors!!), but these online stories that I can read at home will be a godsend.
Best to you and all,
Mary
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I am 55 and was diagnosed 5 years ago - Stage IV, with mets to spine and liver. Going strong at 5 years...just a few years ago, this would not have been the case.
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Want to bump up this thread. It is so important to hear these stories!!
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Bumping for Violette . . .
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Hi! This week is my 17th anniversary. Diagnosed 2003 and started this thread way back then looking for hope. My baby boys are now 18 and 20. Breast Cancer isn't part of my daily, monthly awareness anymore but from time to time check in to make sure not forget that there are so many living in treatment and beyond. Big HUGS for all of you. Be kind to yourself. Love Michelle
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Hi what an inspiring thread! How long were you on hormone blockers?
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ill private message u
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Carmelle, thank you, thank you, thank you. It is posts like yours that bring a smile to my face, reminds me that the journey is doable and gives inspiration in times of doubt. I have to keep saying my mantra, "I have cancer, hear me ROAR!" Big hugs! And everyone have a great weekend!
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Happy anniversary Carmelle and thanks for continuing to check in! As I write this I'm at my med Onc's office waiting for a routine followup. 2 years out from my treatment and doing well.
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Bumping for Cookie . . .
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bumping for Trudy . . .
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Mary, I'm glad you are doing okay. It's terrible thatcsone drs don't listen. I'm so sorry but you can do this! My mom had it in her bones for 12 years and was absolutely fine and this was years ago! God bless you. I'll keep you in my prayers. JCP
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I'm only 15 months NED, had 13 positive lymph nodes which terrifies me still. Good thing , I met 2 stage3 survivors who helped me during my treatment who are now my good friends. One is a 21year survivor -diagnosed at 26, hormone positive with 4 infected lymph nodes, while the other one is triple negative (she had 19 positive lymph nodes)and 11 years out- diagnosed at 40. I pray I'll be like them with many years cancer free❤️🙏🏼
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Just checking in for those who are new. May 21 marked two years cancer free for me!! Diagnosed at 33, bilateral mastectomy, no chemo or radiation, no positive lymph nodes, reconstruction, and tamoxifen for two years next month. Other than some side effects from the tamox. I’m doing very well!
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Bumping . . .
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Congrats SLL!
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bumping for Mary . . .
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in 5 months it will be 20.
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9 years!
I recall a post around the time I was diagnosed wherein a person asked why there were no long term survivors in this forum and a wise person answered that it was because they were off living their lives. A few did respond and seeing those survivors gave me great hope for my own survival. I decided then to come back every year that I can and let y'all know that I'm still alive and kicking! It's been 9 years, here's to (hopefully) many more!
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Thanks SoCalLisa and NWArtLady for coming back to these boards. Great to read. May there be many more years for all of us. Xx
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Over 13 years out. Doing great!
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I also haven't been here in a long time, but used to come to this place often for inspiration. I am a month shy of 10 years. I will never forget how frightened I was in the summer of 2010 and how it took a long time to calm down. I think that in 2020 you have more reasons to feel optimistic and hopeful; treatments and screening have advanced. I have days now, even weeks, where I don't think about breast cancer, something I would never have thought possible years ago. I do know that recurrence is always possible, but then so are other things. I've learned to live life, seeing that worrying wasted hours of happiness. Can't be helped at first, but know that many go on to live normally after this initial hard time. Sending love.
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Thank You, sgreenarch ~ You are an inspiration for all of us!
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I am 11 years out. I live every day to the fullest.
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Congratulations Vanessa! That's wonderful!
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Bumping for Sheila . . .
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Bumping for Melbo . . .
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Bumping for Carol . . .
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Bumping for Rita . . .
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Today marks my 20th Cancerversary 🌼🌼🌼
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