Topic: Five year Anniversary
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- Posted on: Mar 10, 2008 09:43 am
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
Dx 3/7/2003, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, 5/15 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
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sunshine200… Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 103 |
Mar 12, 2008 02:35 pm
sunshine2003 wrote:
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… Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 776 |
Mar 18, 2008 02:57 pm, edited Mar 18, 2008 03:01 PM
by Pauline3837
Pauline3837 wrote:
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" We three ARE survivers! CHEERS
Pauline3837
Dx 2/23/2003, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, 5/10 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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Carmelle Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1532 |
Mar 18, 2008 03:13 pm
Carmelle wrote:
Yay Pauline! You are right there with us. I am so happy for you and hope others can take heart. Michelle Dx 3/7/2003, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, 5/15 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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NaughtybyNa… Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 566 |
Mar 25, 2008 08:54 am
NaughtybyNature wrote:
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! Class of 9/5/2003 - " If knowledge is power, I prefer ignorance’s bliss!"
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mrsb Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 85 |
Mar 31, 2008 08:52 pm
mrsb wrote:
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 Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1532 |
Apr 1, 2008 08:35 am
Carmelle wrote:
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 Dx 3/7/2003, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, 5/15 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Tine Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 298 |
Apr 27, 2008 11:21 pm
Tine wrote:
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 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 570 |
Jun 3, 2008 09:27 pm
Dragonfli wrote:
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! www.breastcancersisters.ca
Dx 10/2/2003, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 2/6 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
