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  • Posted on: Nov 3, 2009 09:30 am
PA
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,083
kimf wrote:

I was honored to be featured yesterday on the site http://www.voicesofsurvivors.com/. Check out my story at the attached link. I hope it will help inspire those of you struggling to get through tx or living with the fears that follow.

http://voicesofsurvivors.com/Voices_of_Survivors/Written_Word/Entries/2009/11/2_My_Voice_by_Kim_Ferranto.html

Kimf
Diagnosis: 12/16/2004, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIc, Grade 3, 15/23 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+
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KerryMac
North York, ON
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,699
Nov 3, 2009 09:36 am KerryMac wrote:

Kim, your story bought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing.

Kerry - Mx, Chemo, Rads, Ooph, Arimidex, Zometa
Diagnosis: 11/2008, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 6/11 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
PureE
NC
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 387
Nov 3, 2009 09:42 am PureE wrote:

I was actually thinking of you this mornig-awsome story. With all the negative posts on tis site lately about being positive is Bs and stats-this story has perfect timing.

JMV
jenn3
New Orleans, La
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 367
Nov 3, 2009 09:47 am jenn3 wrote:

Thank you for sharing your beautiful story.


Diagnosis: 6/19/2009, IDC, 1cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 4/15 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2-
everyminute…
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,029
Nov 3, 2009 09:49 am everyminute wrote:

Kim - you are my hero!

Long May She Run
Diagnosis: 6/5/2008, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 5/20 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Let-It-Be
Oakville, ON
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 66
Nov 3, 2009 09:51 am Let-It-Be wrote:

Kim, keep on thriving!


Diagnosis: 1/7/2009, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, 7/10 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Jayne_in_UK…
United Kingdom
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 252
Nov 3, 2009 10:03 am Jayne_in_UK wrote:

Thanks for sharing Kim, a very inspiring story.

Left mastectomy with T/E May 11 2009 FEC-T started July 1 2009 finished October 29 2009
Diagnosis: 4/9/2009, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, 4/13 nodes, ER+, HER2-
JacquelineG…
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 96
Nov 3, 2009 10:10 am JacquelineG wrote:

Hi Kim,

You are my hero too. Your posts have always been so encouraging for me and bring me so much hope. Just yesterday I found an old thread where you had posted that you had positive mammary nodes as well (I have one, and it's freaked me out!) and you have no idea how it turned my day around, knowing you are doing so well.

I loved your story -- and BTW, you have a beautiful family!!

 thanks for posting this - made my day!

Jackie


Diagnosis: 6/2/2008, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIIc, Grade 3, 6/40 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
SherriG
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,861
Nov 3, 2009 10:31 am SherriG wrote:

Hi, Kim!!  What a great story you have.  Thanks for posting the link.  Rock on sister!!

Diagnosed 11/05/04 Stage 3 ILC "Lump is a four letter word!" Sherri
lexi4
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 2,230
Nov 3, 2009 11:10 am lexi4 wrote:

Hey Kim,

Thank you for sharing your story. I relate to your story in many ways. I am thankful that you are doing well and have given us all hope to survive and thrive after this horrible disease.

p.s. You look BEAUTIFUL and your family is equally lovely.

Love,

Lexi


Diagnosis: 8/22/2005, IBC, 3cm, Stage IIIb, Grade 3, 5/6 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+
apple
Shawnee, KS
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,304
Nov 3, 2009 11:21 am apple wrote:

oh Kim  - i loved how your story was written    made me cry. You and your family are so pretty.  My kids are about the same age and sex.

- thank you and good luck.


Diagnosis: 5/10/2008, IDC, 5cm, Stage IIIc, Grade 3, 4/9 nodes, ER+
AzKim
Az
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 82
Nov 3, 2009 11:54 am AzKim wrote:

Thank you for sharing,.you have a beautiful family. :)


Diagnosis: 12/27/2007, ILC, 6cm+, Stage IIIc, Grade 3, 25/28 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+
lkc
Bahamas
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,143
Nov 3, 2009 12:51 pm lkc wrote:

Kim,

You are awesome!

Linda K dx'd May 05 Stage III
Beverly11
Winnipeg, MB
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 132
Nov 4, 2009 02:19 pm Beverly11 wrote:

Thanks for sharing your story.  Thanks for keeping it real with the pet peaves.  I agree with them completely!  Love your family photo.


Diagnosis: 11/28/2008, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 6/17 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
kimf
PA
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,083
Nov 4, 2009 02:31 pm kimf wrote:

Ladies, you WOW me with your kindness. Thank you so much! Kim

Kimf
Diagnosis: 12/16/2004, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIc, Grade 3, 15/23 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+
SpunkyGirl
Carlisle, PA
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 889
Nov 4, 2009 04:47 pm SpunkyGirl wrote:

Kim,

What a beautiful story and a beautiful family!  Your story means so much to so many of us trying to survive and thrive.  When are you coming through Carlisle again?

Hugs

Bobbie

"There's a light at the end of this tunnel for you." Third Day
Diagnosis: 7/23/2006, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, 8/20 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2+
kimf
PA
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,083
Nov 5, 2009 05:18 pm kimf wrote:

Hey Bobbie! How are you? How is your dh? I haven't been "west" in a while. Get to York and Hanover now and again, but not to Carlisle or Ship area. You okay? sending hugs

Kimf
Diagnosis: 12/16/2004, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIc, Grade 3, 15/23 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+
SpunkyGirl
Carlisle, PA
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 889
Nov 5, 2009 07:07 pm SpunkyGirl wrote:

Doing well (I hope).  DH is hanging in there-good and bad days.  What are you doing in York and Hanover???

"There's a light at the end of this tunnel for you." Third Day
Diagnosis: 7/23/2006, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, 8/20 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2+
kimf
PA
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,083
Nov 5, 2009 07:53 pm kimf wrote:

Always praying for you and your dh...most of my fam live in york and hanover...outside of my immed fam my parents & sibs all live near me)

Kimf
Diagnosis: 12/16/2004, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIc, Grade 3, 15/23 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+
Gitane
CA
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 829
Nov 5, 2009 11:21 pm Gitane wrote:

Kim I enjoyed the strength I read in your story.  We are all helped when others share their experiences.  As Beverly mentioned, the "pet peaves" were so right on.  Thanks.

Dx 8/18/05, Pleomorphic ILC, multifocal, multicentric, G2, 1/9 nodes positive, OncotypeDX 23, ER+ PR- Her2-
ktn
MN
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 80
Nov 6, 2009 04:07 pm ktn wrote:

Kim_

I loved reading your story! I remember being told some of the same things (slow growing,etc) and I also ended up with positive lymph nodes. It all sent me reeling for awhile. I know I'll never know "why me" but I choose to make the best of the life I have now. It's not the same as before cancer but I thank God every day that I'm here with my family and doing well. I printed off your story to have as a great positive reminder on days I need one! Thanks


Diagnosis: 6/18/2008, ILC, 5cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, 9/24 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
americanpin…
Los Angeles
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 202
Nov 6, 2009 04:47 pm americanpinay wrote:

What an inspiring story. Thanks for sharing.

Lumpectomy 09/08, AC x 4 then Taxol x 12 10/08 through 03/09, Rads x 33 05/09 through 06/09 Tamoxifen beg 08/09
Diagnosis: 9/10/2008, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, 4/6 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
amlg1
Long Island, NY
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 206
Nov 7, 2009 05:37 pm amlg1 wrote:

Your story has made me so much more hopeful.I to, go to Sloan Kettering,and have the same tx as you,I am now on Rads.I know what you mean about every little pain,I do get scared,guess that is normal.

Thank You for your inspiring story !!!

Anna
Diagnosis: 4/22/2009, ILC, 2cm, Stage IIIc, 31/34 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+
kim40
Halifax, NS
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 445
Nov 8, 2009 07:51 am kim40 wrote:

Kim

Your story brought tears to my eyes.

Thank you so much for sharing.

Kim "I Live to Run" - Melissa Ethridge
Diagnosis: 1/6/2009, IDC, 5cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 14/19 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+
kimf
PA
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,083
Nov 8, 2009 09:07 am kimf wrote:

I'm so glad you found this inspiring. I, too, am inspired by each one of you who come here and share your experiences. I am almost 5 years out and as far as I know I'm still NED...remember I had 15 pos nodes...You CAN do this!

Kimf
Diagnosis: 12/16/2004, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIc, Grade 3, 15/23 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+
Fitztwins
MI
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,731
Nov 9, 2009 09:18 am Fitztwins wrote:

AWESOME!!

Wash away my troubles, wash away my pain, with the rain of shambala
Diagnosis: 12/12/2004, IDC, Stage IV, Grade 2, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2+
kimf
PA
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,083
Nov 9, 2009 10:53 am kimf wrote:

Thanks Janis...I saw your voice, too....hope this finds you doing well!

Kimf
Diagnosis: 12/16/2004, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIc, Grade 3, 15/23 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+
LittleC
IL
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 135
Nov 9, 2009 01:17 pm, edited Nov 9, 2009 08:10 PM by LittleC LittleC wrote:

Your story is sad, yet beautiful and encouraging.  you and I are very similar.  I too have a thyroid issue and have 3 in there.  the endo I saw acts like I'm a big baby, and told me the same thing.  it grows slow.  My initial test came back negative too, but there was only 1 cell they could even test out of 5 viles!  You've inspired me to have it further checked by someone else!

May God bess you, your beautiful children, and husband!!

~carol~
Diagnosis: 2/2008, IDC, Stage IIIc, Grade 3, 27/30 nodes, mets, ER+/PR-, HER2-
maryannecb
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 2,582
Nov 9, 2009 07:52 pm maryannecb wrote:

I loved your story Kim and your way of living too. may you continue to live, laugh and love for many years.

Fists up!
Diagnosis: 9/20/2005, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, 2/14 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+

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