Five year Anniversary

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Carmelle
Carmelle Member Posts: 388
edited June 2014 in Canadians Affected by Breast Cancer
Five year Anniversary
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  • Carmelle
    Carmelle Member Posts: 388
    edited March 2008

    Well I'm at the five year mark. I know that it's just a mark and the risk still remains but honestly didn't think Id' see this and till be all clear five years ago.

    The past few years (after treatment) have truly been the best of my life. I don't wait to do...I do what needs to be done now.

    Spend time with my family, travel, work at my career, work on maintaining my health. Expanding my views as a person.

    I don't post much anymore except here and the Canadian site but wanted to share for newcomers as I always looked to see what was possible when it was so hard to believe.

    Michelle

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  • sunshine2003
    sunshine2003 Member Posts: 77
    edited March 2008

    Hip Hip Hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Celebrate - and I shall toast you today too!

    It is sooooooooooooooooo true - we did not know what lay ahead 5 years ago - it was a very scary time, but we did get through it and are (I hate to say) better for it.  I NEVER thought I'd say that, I was a very angry person at what had been dealt to me 5 years ago (in June it will be 5 years for me also).

    So carmelle - enjoy - these are truly the BEST YEARS!

    Hugs & Kisses of Joy

    Janet 

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  • Pauline3837
    Pauline3837 Member Posts: 39
    edited March 2008

    Michelle and Janet

    Hip Hip Hooray for sure!!!!

    We three were in it together 5 years ago, and it was very difficult to see life other than the "here and now". 

    My son and I were talking about the last 5 years and how much our lives had changed.  He grew into manhood, married and was now the father of two and I...I had survived Cancer and had lived to witness these beautiful events in his life. 

    And since cancer........   

    I stop and smell the roses along life's journey.  

    I appreciate my life and all those around me. 

    I cherish little moments.  

    I count my many blessings. 

    I learned to be strong and yet "surrender" at the same time.

    I thank God everyday for the gift of life.

    I try and achieve balance in my life  -  (not all work work work)

    I believe I am a better person than before cancer entered my life. Life is good this side of cancer"Kiss

    We three ARE survivers!   CHEERS

         

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  • Carmelle
    Carmelle Member Posts: 388
    edited March 2008

    Yay Pauline! You are right there with us.

    I am so happy for you and hope others can take heart.

    Michelle

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  • NaughtybyNature
    NaughtybyNature Member Posts: 1,448
    edited March 2008

    Hi Carmelle: I could swear that I posted a CONGRATS TO YOU before... well... in any case, 1,005 Congrats to you.  Hurray.

    I just spent my Easter weekend in Kingston, ON... love that town... was there 7 years ago and fell in love with it... this time the lake was 80% frozen... and it was brutally cold but sunny... yeah!

    I had a really good time and hope to go back there some day, probably more so during the summer/beginning of fall.

    So my fellow Canadians, I just wanted to say... Hello!

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  • mrsb
    mrsb Member Posts: 140
    edited April 2008

    Congrats Michelle I am also 5 years , a wondrous anniversary I never thought I would reach.I beleive i read somewhere on the boards that you were staying on the Ai is that still the plan. I am trying to convinnce my Onc to let me stay on Femara past my 5 years at stage 2b i certainly think its worth looking in to.Mrs B

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  • Carmelle
    Carmelle Member Posts: 388
    edited April 2008

    I'm only four years on arimidex but will be staying on past the five year mark as per my onc. At this point up to ten years.He said the trials we're open to all AI's.

    Depending upon risk vs benefit etc.

    Michelle

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  • Tine
    Tine Member Posts: 58
    edited April 2008

    Hey Michelle.

    I do remember you well when I was dx 4 years ago.

    I can't wait to have the 5 years. I did celebrate my 4 years on April 15th (day of surgery)

    So raising a glass to all of you 5 year girls :):):):)

    Christine 

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  • Dragonfli
    Dragonfli Member Posts: 50
    edited June 2008

    Congrats Carmelle! I remember your name from when I first came to the boards and chat.

    Great to hear that you are doing well..:)

    Cheers!

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