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  • wenweb
    wenweb Member Posts: 471
    edited September 2014

    Five years today !!

  • songbird68
    songbird68 Member Posts: 127
    edited September 2014

    Congratulations Wenweb!!

    Have a fantastic day :)

    x x

  • JCSindia
    JCSindia Member Posts: 13
    edited September 2014

    Hello,

    My mother is now a 21 year cancer survivor. First in 1993 stage 3 ,IN 2007 - In the neck , In 2012 in right lung , In 2014 now battling with liver and bone mets. This site is fabulous with fabulous people and I pray everyone finds strength to battle this buggers.

  • Priscilla0929
    Priscilla0929 Member Posts: 24
    edited September 2014

    thanks to all who are posting these great years of Stage IV survivors. I was diagnosed Stage 4 in 2011 and never thought I would see five years. My daughter was 9 months at the time and now she is 4! My son is going to be 7! These stories are very inspiring!!!!! Thanks!!!!

  • 1994survivor
    1994survivor Member Posts: 1
    edited September 2014


    My cancer type was very mild and very treatable. I was given the option of the large lumpectomy. This was a shock to me at 37. The tumor type can come back worse if there is a reoccurrence.  This is why I chose the lumpectomy. There has been no reoccurrence. I have gone through at least four MRI's and each one has shown that things are fine. My last mammogram also was good. It was a journey to come through the large physical change at a young age. My situation is much milder than some others, but I am a survivor.

     

  • moderators
    moderators Posts: 8,636
    edited September 2014

    We are blown away and so thrilled with the amount of members continuing to celebrate here!!! You are all incredible inspirations to us all! This thread makes us smile every time. CONGRATS to you each!!

    Warmly, 

    Your Mods

  • victoriasecret
    victoriasecret Member Posts: 37
    edited September 2014

    Not sure if I replied to this but here I am 5 years out !!!Thank you BCO !!

    hugz Cheryl

  • wenweb
    wenweb Member Posts: 471
    edited September 2014

    Congrats Cheryl!!  ThumbsUp

  • songbird68
    songbird68 Member Posts: 127
    edited September 2014

    Congratulations Cheryl:)

    x x

  • collie-flower
    collie-flower Member Posts: 148
    edited September 2014

    Can't believe how quickly these 5 years have flown by....thank you BCO for offering so much sharing and advice.

  • Sige
    Sige Member Posts: 334
    edited September 2014

    I'm still cancer free after 9 years!!!!  Yay for us!

  • moderators
    moderators Posts: 8,636
    edited September 2014

    Cheryl, Collie and Sige CONGRATS to each of you too!!!! Wonderful inspiration!

  • sandie1973
    sandie1973 Member Posts: 39
    edited September 2014

    Hi Cheryl, Collie and Sige

    As a relatively newbie (was diagnosed in April this year) reading your stories are truly inspirational. I am feeling pretty much terrified at the moment. Have you done anything different in terms of diet and exercise since treatment has finished?

  • webstertoo
    webstertoo Member Posts: 16
    edited October 2014

    My five years came in September.  Yeh, no more medicine. Continue to enjoy my family, friends, and life.

  • dsgirl
    dsgirl Member Posts: 193
    edited October 2014

    Webstertoo

    Congratulations, and I like your comment "Continue to enjoy my family, friends and life.

    dsgirl

  • songbird68
    songbird68 Member Posts: 127
    edited October 2014

    Fantastic news Webstertoo, long may you continue to enjoy your family friends and life:)

    I wish the same for you too dsgirl - congratulations on your five years!

    x x

  • ronqt1
    ronqt1 Member Posts: 565
    edited October 2014

    Oct 6, 2009 date of diagnosis.

    October 30,  2009 cancerversary 5 years

    December 31, 2014 can stop taking Femara  for good.

    Thank you for this wonderful site of breascancer.org.  You were there when I needed you.

    Hugs,

  • songbird68
    songbird68 Member Posts: 127
    edited October 2014

    Congratulations rongt 1! You made it! And all those surgeries too. I hope you are healing fast from the last one, which was only a few weeks ago - you go girl. You get to see 2015 in with no AI:)

    I love this site too and all you fantastic people.

    Big hugs:)

    x x

  • Nash54
    Nash54 Member Posts: 699
    edited October 2014

    I have read all 620 posts...and I thank each and everyone of you for taking the time to post your encouraging words.  I am a newbie (lump on 9/25/14) and I am on the emotional roller coaster ride of my life.  Just had my cancer removed and I am already worrying about when it will come back.  After surgery I was told clear margins and no node involvement, but my post-op is this Tuesday and I'm afraid there will be some surprise from the path report.

    It amazes me what all of you have been through and how positive you sound...again I thank you so much taking the time to encourage all of us who are just starting this crazy, scary journey.

    xoxo

  • moderators
    moderators Posts: 8,636
    edited October 2014

    You are all an amazing inspiration -- as evidenced by Nash's grateful post above!

    Thank you all so much for sharing and giving hope to so many newbies!!!

  • songbird68
    songbird68 Member Posts: 127
    edited October 2014

    Hi Nash54 I hope you get good news on Tuesday(tomorrow?). I remember being where you are now, and how horrible it is, so have a big hug while you are waiting:)

    x x

  • blondedoris
    blondedoris Member Posts: 57
    edited October 2014

    5 years out and I hit 40!

    Happy

  • ahdjdbcjdjdbkf
    ahdjdbcjdjdbkf Member Posts: 188
    edited October 2014

    Such absolutely fantastic news, BlondeDoris!!

  • Nash54
    Nash54 Member Posts: 699
    edited October 2014

    Had my follow-up today....and no surprises.  Such a relief.  I will begin internal radiation in 2-3 weeks.  I shall sleep well tonight....last night was a bit restless.

    Thanks songbird68 for your kind words.

  • nowaynotnow
    nowaynotnow Member Posts: 3
    edited October 2014

    Five years this past May!!

  • moderators
    moderators Posts: 8,636
    edited October 2014

    All these confirmations are wonderful and makes being a Mod so much more enjoyable to read such great news. Thank you for posting as it helps everyone on here.

  • songbird68
    songbird68 Member Posts: 127
    edited October 2014

    Fantastic News Nash54! I'm so happy for you and hope you got that good nights sleep at last:)

    x x

  • Sacnaillady
    Sacnaillady Member Posts: 3
    edited October 2014


    14 years sincebreast cancer!

  • Nash54
    Nash54 Member Posts: 699
    edited October 2014

    Congrats Sacnaillady!!!!!  Thanks for sharing.

  • sandie1973
    sandie1973 Member Posts: 39
    edited October 2014

    Hi Sanaillady

    That is wonderful to hear. Gives us terrified newbies (was diagnosed 6 months ago - just finished chemo) hope for the future. If you don't mind me asking, was your BC hormone positive?

    Thanks

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