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Me too, I turned 60 last October.

The way I look at age is it is only a number. What really matters is how you feel!

Love, Jeanne ♥

In that case Jeanne I am ten! :-D

RE

Hey RE, nothing wrong with being 10 that I know of ☺

Love, Jeanne ♥

You can't drive.

HAHAHA! True Marcia! Thanks for the laugh!

Love, Jeanne ♥

Peace

LOL Lynda!

Dear Jeanne,

Now I know. Your profile states your age as 19 or younger which I have wondered about more than once. To be so young and have such wisdom, I marveled at these qualities that you possess.

I tried to reply to your last posting on this thread, but for whatever reason, it would not allow me to respond to the one where you admitted to being in the Witness Protection Program. Was it government interference that prevented the access? That posting did bring a smile to my face.

Fondly,
Janelle

Yes to your question. Sometimes the government does run interference in correspondence to me as they are trying to protect me so diligently. Are you Laughing?

Love, Jeanne ♥

I thought I was the oldest ... but you've got me beat by a few years. I'll be 66 in March ... and I too and still working full time as an Administrative Assistant. There are times when I can't believe I'm this old ... there are other times when I feel 166. Chemo brain scared me to death because I truly thought I was losing my mind. I had no memory and no concentration or focus. Thank goodness I have a terrific boss who had more patience with me than I could ever imagine. I finished chemo the end of May and was terrified that alzheimers had hit me ... hard... but I am slowly feeling some of those brain cells get into gear again.

It sure is an adventure ... isn't it????

hugs.
teena

I thought I was about the only one in my sixties, I'm thrilled to know I'm not. But I've been shocked to see so many young women in the 30's and 40's with bc. My neice was 44 when dx.

I was very lucky and retired when I was 55, who hoo! I think we grew up seeing our Grandmothers who at 60 were old, not so anymore. And I feel 20 or 30 years younger than 67. It's all about attitude. My body is healing from these past 7 months but the beast is not going to get my spirit, at least not on most days!

Hugs all, Judy :-)

All of you are so cool! I love reading these posts!

Sue :)

I hope that I am as lucky as your grandmother to be as agile and mentally alert when I reach that age. She certainly is your inspiration. How lucky you are to have her. I certainly would love to meet her.

Age is a number. Unfortunately some of my girlfriends were already old (mentally) when they reached the age of 40.

A person must be positive and not afraid to age. Embrace life and all it offers you.

Fondly,
Janelle

What a fabulous women! Thanks for sharing that story.

Judy :-)

I think I might be the oldest one here, I'm just past 70. Most days I feel like a 40 year old, seems like that was my prime time. I have a lot of things to contend with, diabetes, asthma, high bp, fibromyalgia, glaucoma, and now bc but I'm determined to live each day to the fullest and keep looking ahead. I like to think I'm ageless but there are days when its not easy. My advice is "Never give in and Never give up". Just keep putting one foot in front of the other one. May we all have many more birthdays in the coming years.

If that is a recent picture of you, you look absolutely fabulous for 70. I hope I look that good! I will be 61 this year. I can't believe it either - I still feel like 25 mentally. The only thing that makes me feel old is the music - I don't understand the new stuff. LOL
Pat

Pat, thanks for the compliment. My pic was taken in the last few months and I'm fortunate to have good skin, inherited from my parents. I've always had a lot of energy and garden a lot until lately. I think all you ladies look great too.

truly awesome
Peace

truly awesome,shucks.I had you younger than me
Peace

Boy!!! You have great genes. I can't believe your age because you look 30 years younger.

Fondly,
Janelle

38 here fell like 100???lol

Our little girl joined us at 5 weeks of age and her sister, all black 2 weeks later. Both really sweet kitties. Bootsie (original name huh..my husband named her lol )has a little white tip on her tail and her front paws are white "slip-ons" and her hind legs are "thigh-high" white boots. Your kitty could have some manx cat in her which could account for her stubby tail, but alas, she could be like one of our other kitties (now departed) who was an adult when we rescued her and half of an ear and half of her tail were missing from frost bite.

Don't ya just love 'em all?

Hugs, Judy :-)

im 42 was 41 when diagnosed .

Janelle, thank you so much for starting this thread. I have often wondered just how old the board members were, but have not asked. Usually when these kind of things are posted, everyone will share information, and this is a fun thing to read. I turned 65 in September, and really don't feel as old as my years. Everyone looks so good, and I know you are enjoying life, no matter what your age. Congratulations to you all...really fun! Hugs, Judy

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And, I wish that I could offer my age up, but alas, I cannot, as I am in the Government Witness Protection Program as so many of you know and cannot reveal any personal information about myself. ( sigh )

You All Look MARVELOUS!

Love, Jeanne ♥

I think everyone looks really young for their age! I think you all have good genes!

Leeza

lol Jeanne! Are you really?

Sue :)

Lol Jeanne! I love your imitation!

Hugs, Debby

Hi, 49yrs, diagnosis at 47. I feel much older with knee pain, and new aches and pains. Menapause sucks!

I am 63 years old and feel 39. I haven't stated chemo yet. This may change after that. I feel really healthy except for the surgical spots. Let see how chemo will affect this:).

I will be 57 in March.

I may be the longest to battle bc Cynthia. I first had bc in 1985. So, I have been battling it for 25 years. I truly wish that weren't true, but, I have lived my life to the fullest and will continue! I love life!

Love, Jeanne ♥

Good job! This is a fun topic. I thought I was one of mayabe 3 or 4 of the "older" gals but surprise, surprise, I'm not.

Every day I look forward to seeing if there are any new comments and stories about age...

Hugs, Judy :-)

Hey Skeezie, do you know the origin of your name? Just curious if there were any popular people around when you were named Judy? I was born during WWII, and Judy Canova was popular. My Mother's name was Julia, and they choose to go with Judy as my given name rather than Julia. There are popular names for each generation, and I guess I was the 40's. Hugs,

Judy

but I guess I have to tell.... just turned 60 in Dec. YUCK, can't believe it!
I am the youngest one in my chemo group, though. Makes me feel like a kid when I go.
I should say "went" now that it's over.

I feel about 39 most days. And sometimes I pass by a mirror and think, "Who is that old lady??? Can't be ME!!"

I was born Nov., 1942 and there was always at least one other Judy in my classes at school. I think it was a popular name back then. My actual name is: Judith Lynne, my mother thought it sounded "musical". lol She didn't belive in nicknames so she and then the whole family called me Judith or Judith Lynne except my brother who called me Judy cause he was called "John Richard" by you know who. I hated it until I became an adult and then I loved it cause it was what my mother called me...but only my mother, other than that is was Judy and all the other nicknames that go along with it. Did you get sick of hearing Cary Grant's Judy, Judy, Judy?

I have met a couple of girls 20 years or so younger named Judy and it surprised me. Just like all the old names that are poplular now, I'm sure our name will rise again!

Hugs, Judy :-)

Connie,
A big happy birthday tomorrow for you. I hope you have a wonderful day celebrating. And lots of cake and ice cream. And gifts, lots of gifts. The gift of health, the gift of life, the gift of laughter, the gift of love, the gift of family and friends and the gift of faith. And more, lots more.
Stef

Mary Ann,
I have asked if there are any local Chicagoland girls on this site. I got 3 responses. I find it hard to believe that there are only 3 on this site.

I am searching and searching and searching for an evening support group where we just talk. I finally found one - Evanston Hospital - Evanston, IL - Meets on the 2nd Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. I am going to attend this meeting this week.

I think somewhere I stated that I lived in Park Ridge.

Lots of Hugs,
Janelle

Hello to everyone who has responded to Different Ballgame's age question. Like Cypress Cynthia I too will be 57 in March and am so glad for that, for what is the alternative? I was diagnosed just before Christmas 2008 and started treatment last year and really feel that 2009 passed in a haze of chemo/surgery/radiation and other stuff. I truly believe in chemobrain and hope that, as they say, this too will pass!! Chemo and radiation have played havoc with my body and my mind. You are all such wonderful women, so strong and retaining a sense of humor and I find that keeping a healthy attitude, loving life and being able to laugh at myself without wishing to minimize anything is something that appears to be difficult for some people I know to handle! I wish I lived in Chicago so that we could start our own support group for some fun and sharing. I am a Brit living in Sherman Oaks, CA, and if anyone is interested in getting together, please let me know. My email address is ukkatie@aol.com. Take care, everyone - you look and sound amazing.

Your Dad sounds like a real neat guy, we all wish for his good genes! But cancer treatment has come a long way since your Mom, Aunt and Grandmother were dx. 20 or 30 years ago people got chemo and no Neulasta and when their WBC's dropped they had to stop chemo. My Mom died from colon cancer in 1984, if there had been Neulasta she mite have lived... So take heart, we are so much better off with the current treatments and early detection. You will probably be bowling and snow blowing at 88 too! I hope we all will be doing that too..

Hugs, Judy :-)

since I feel better today than I did 4 years ago, when I was dx. Doing the math, that makes me only 52, right? If this new trend continues, I'll be only 32 in five more rounds. That was a great age, because that's when my one and only daughter--who has been my greatest gift, came into my life.

dmc

45 when diagnosed.

I'm 50 and I don't feel old yet in spite of working with mostly people in their 30's. Someone has to be the oldest in the office. Seems like yesterday I was the youngest! (ok, it's been 25 years since I was the youngest) LOL

I will be 54 in September. I was first dx at 47.. Now Stage IV We are ALL young! lol

So far it looks like I might have the dubious honor of being the oldest one here right now but I have heard of others who have had to battle cancer in their 80's and came thru ok, at least thats what my drs are telling me. Girls, you are all marvelous and beautiful at any age. We can beat bc and go on and have many more good years and that is my hope and prayer for all of you. I especially pray for all you younger ones who have had to do battle. Being young has some advantages and having more strength and energy certainly helps. But to have to face the beast while you still have families and so much more life to live takes a lot of courage, will power and faith. But you can and will overcome all this and have full lives ahead. I do plan on living quite a few more years myself. My son had his first baby last year. He told me he wants his son to get to know and love me for a long time to come. I told him I plan on giving him child-rearing advice for all those growing-up years. See, thats how it is going to be! Lets all grow old together (that means I'll still be the oldest but heck, who cares).