We apologize for a recent technical issue where emails were triggered to some accounts. Please disregard the emails and know we are promptly working on resolving the issue. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

5 year survivors, post your screen name here!

1…3233353738…45

Comments

  • denise-g
    denise-g Posts: 353
    edited October 2016

    Five years ago today, my trusted family physician and long-time friend called me and told me I had breast cancer.  Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be here 5 years later!  But I am - 6 cm plus tumor, 9 positive nodes, Her2Pos and was only able to have  THREE months of Herceptin due to heart damage. 

    But I am still here!  Thank you all for all your comfort, hope, and courage that you gave me through the years!!  I am so grateful.

  • farmerlucy
    farmerlucy Posts: 596
    edited October 2016

    Woo Hoo Denise! Congrats!

  • chef127
    chef127 Posts: 226
    edited October 2016

    5 short years from surgery this week. NED, no chemo, no AI's. Lots and lots of hope.

    xox

  • dsgirl
    dsgirl Posts: 193
    edited October 2016

    Congratulations chef127, love good news.

    dsgirl

  • farmerlucy
    farmerlucy Posts: 596
    edited October 2016

    Super great news chef127! Congrats!

  • songbird68
    songbird68 Posts: 127
    edited October 2016

    Congratulations chef127Hug

    Xx

  • Janetanned
    Janetanned Posts: 118
    edited October 2016

    Five years ago this month I found out that I had cancer in both breasts and four positive nodes. November of 2011, I had a BMX, ALND, and bilateral DIEP reconstruction. Five years later, after having chemo, radiation, more surgery, and 4+ years of AIs, I'm still kicking!

  • farmerlucy
    farmerlucy Posts: 596
    edited October 2016

    Way to go Janetanned! Woo Hoo!

  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Posts: 49,022
    edited October 2016

    Congratulations chef & Janet!

  • denise-g
    denise-g Posts: 353
    edited October 2016

    Woo hoo, Chief and Janetanned!!!!

  • songbird68
    songbird68 Posts: 127
    edited October 2016

    Congratulations janetanned Winking

    Xx

  • newbie20111
    newbie20111 Posts: 22
    edited October 2016

    Hi All,

    Five years out! Age 66.

    Check out Metavivor.org. Lots of long term survivors with METS.

    I am Five years out from DX Stage 3 with nodes, the works ( TCH surgery and rads) , two years almost out from regional METs. ( Doxetacel/Herceptin/Perjeta combo)

    NED until the next CT. Recently sprained both ankles not watching where I was going.

    Marched in DC from the Washington Monument to the Capitol in honor of the 113 bc folks who do not make our milestones. ( Stampede for Stage Four...Metavivors) . (30 percent of BC patients become Metastatic.)

    Keep on truckin'

    Newbie 20111

  • sbelizabeth
    sbelizabeth Posts: 955
    edited October 2016

    Five years ago yesterday, I picked up a phone call--it was my gyno. "It's cancer," she said.

    And here I am today, happy and healthy. It was a long, bumpy road to get here, but SO worth it.

  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Posts: 49,022
    edited October 2016

    Congratulations!!!!

  • peacestrength
    peacestrength Posts: 236
    edited October 2016

    chef, Jane, selizabeth....from one stage 3'er to another...thank you for sharing!!! Hugs

  • farmerlucy
    farmerlucy Posts: 596
    edited October 2016

    Five years looks great on you! Congrats Newbie and sb! Have a joyous day

  • donnie
    donnie Posts: 1
    edited November 2016

    Still kicking! Coming up on 6 years from my first diagnosis back in December 18, 2010

  • farmerlucy
    farmerlucy Posts: 596
    edited November 2016

    Wayto go Donnie! I'll bet that feels great! Celebrate!

  • duckyb1
    duckyb1 Posts: 9,632
    edited February 2017

    Today I celebrate 6 years since I was diagnosed.......so glad to be alive to .....I call my self "Lucky Ducky"......

  • farmerlucy
    farmerlucy Posts: 596
    edited February 2017

    Woo Hoo! Congrats ducky!


  • Chris13
    Chris13 Posts: 112
    edited February 2017

    Almost at five. Diagnosed on my 65th birthday. Started on AI, with few side effects. Had mast with DIEP two months later, due to a planned major trip out of the country, plus ILC not usually fast growing. Low oncotype but everyone surprised I had a node involved. Expect to remain on AI several more years if research bears that out.

  • farmerlucy
    farmerlucy Posts: 596
    edited February 2017

    My five years is up today! Hooray! The really amusing thing is I had not thought about it at all today until just now. Now that is irony. Sorry BC radio, your signal is getting weak.

  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Posts: 49,022
    edited February 2017

    Congratulations, Lucy!

  • farmerlucy
    farmerlucy Posts: 596
    edited February 2017

    Thanks Ruth! And Ahem, congrats on TEN for you!

  • dsgirl
    dsgirl Posts: 193
    edited February 2017

    Congratulations farmerlucy on the 5 years, and wow, ruthbru Congratulations on the 10 years. I think there is a thread for 10 years btw.

    dsgirl

  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Posts: 49,022
    edited February 2017

    Thank you! I just 'passed' my mammogram so I guess it's official. (I am now going to knock on wood!)

  • Nash54
    Nash54 Posts: 699
    edited February 2017

    ruthbru.....Congrats! How long did you take AI's?



  • Andrea1111
    Andrea1111 Posts: 11
    edited February 2017

    First diagnosed in 2003 and still here...after 3 chemo treatments and 3 hormone therapy and 4 surgeries. Started Ibrance and Letrozole two weeks ago. 14 years.

  • Valstim52
    Valstim52 Posts: 833
    edited February 2017

    congrats to all. Wish there were more triple negatives posting. I know there is a thread, but kind of sparce.

  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Posts: 49,022
    edited February 2017

    Thanks Nash, 5 years of Arimidex.

Categories

Join Us on Zoom: Upcoming virtual support groups. Read more...
Share more about you! Fill out your NEW profile.