18 plus years now
I like to post here occasionally, this forum helped me a lot early in my dx.
I am living well with stage v for over 18 years. I am triple positive and on herceptin and Aromasin. For the last nine years I have had no signs of cancer. The last time the cancer was active it was in my bones and lungs.
I know stories like this can help people realize it is possible to live longer than stats tell you. My first grandchild was born 1 year after my dx and I didn’t think I’d live to see him start school and here he is going to graduate high school this year.
I had a mastectomy in Jan 1999 and never got reconstructive surgery. Last year I finally decided to have it done. My first surgery for my tram flap was in February. I was supposed to have the 2nd surgery last month but I developed a large hernia and I need that repaired before he works on the breast again. I have my hernia surgery Friday and can’t wait to get my breast finished.
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Huge congratulations! I am at the 13 year mark myself. You make good point about statistics and we need to remember that those stats are historical, not predictive for any individual. The reality is that you and I are outliers and no one really knows why. May we continue to do well and may researchers find out why so it can benefit others. Take good care.
I am assuming you meant stage IV, since there is no stage V.
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Congratulations on such an incredible milestone, @luannh, and thank you for posting. It's so inspiring!
Wishing you the best of luck with your hernia surgery on Friday.
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I did mean stage IV. Autocorrect stinks lol
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LOL! You should see some of the doozies autocorrect has presented me with 😂
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