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5 years ago today....

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KathiM
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May 05, 2010 - 9:08 pm

5 years ago, on this very day, I was in surgery to try to save my life from invasive colorectal cancer....now, my oncologist released me back to my GP!!! YEA!!!!

Hugs, Kathi
Jaylo969
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May 05, 2010 - 9:17 pm

for this encouraging testimony. It gives us all hope.

Best wishes for many, many more years of good health.

-Pat
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Kathleen808
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May 05, 2010 - 11:13 pm

Kathi,
That is the best!!!!! You are clear and living free!!!

Aloha,
Kathleen
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lisa42
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May 05, 2010 - 11:49 pm

Kathi,

What a wonderful feeling- you continue to be an inspiration to us all. Thanks for posting this!!

Lisa
taraHK
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May 05, 2010 - 11:51 pm

Yea!!!!! You did it! You are my hero....

Tara
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msccolon
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May 05, 2010 - 11:52 pm

What a wonderful anniversary to be celebrating! Released to your GP! Music to your ears, I am sure!
mary
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sfmarie
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May 06, 2010 - 1:05 am

And yes, happy anniversary!
Celebrate.
Marie
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betina61
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May 06, 2010 - 7:51 am

Big hug for you on the greatest anniversary!!!!
dmdwins
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May 06, 2010 - 8:05 am

Couldn't be happier for you Kathi! 5 years is such a milestone!!! Get out and enjoy the rest of you LOOOONNNGGG Life.

Smiles,
Dawn
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Sundanceh
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May 06, 2010 - 9:58 am

Seems like yesterday and yet a lifetime ago, right Kathi?

Congratulations on this milestone - this is the first really big one that carries some weight with it - 5 years with NO recurrence = the real definition of NED. You've got a new life and the old one is fading away as you look in your rear view mirror.

How marvelous that you were able to get up and "walk away" from all of it - yours is the kind of story that sets the bar high for the rest of us to walk under:)

I'm so happy for you - you have much to be thankful for - and we are thankful for you.

((Kathi))

-Craig

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menright
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May 06, 2010 - 9:56 am

Congrats on the anniversary. 5 years has sometimes been noted as the timeline to proclaim a cure. Thanks for sharing your story of encouragement.

Mike
AnneCan
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May 06, 2010 - 11:07 am

Kathi,

You are a true inspiration to me as I travel my journey. You seem to be living life to the fullest, but still take the time to visit here + encourage us. Thank you + congratulations.
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Paula G.
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May 06, 2010 - 11:27 am

Wow! That is all I can say after reading your story. So happy for you. Thanks for sharing. Paula
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Shayenne
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May 06, 2010 - 11:42 am

..You have always been a wonderful inspiration for me. You're a beautiful, generous, wonderful person, and am soooo happy you passed this mark, that is so awesome!

I wish you the greatest in life, and that it goes on for more years to come! You bring alot of hope to the board :)

Hugsss!
~Donna
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nudgie
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May 06, 2010 - 12:06 pm

old friend :)
kersha
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May 06, 2010 - 1:06 pm

Congratulations and may more five years.
Fight for my love
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May 06, 2010 - 2:21 pm

A big win!Love good news.
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jmaddox915
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May 06, 2010 - 3:16 pm

Congratulations Kathi!

What stage colon cancer did you have?

I was dx with Stage IV last July and declared NED on April 6th, 2010. How did you get through the last 5 years without worrying about it coming back?
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PGLGreg
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May 06, 2010 - 4:16 pm

Congratulations and happy 5th anniversary. Don't be a stranger. (It's just 7 months to my own 5th.)

--Greg
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robinvan
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May 08, 2010 - 4:26 am

What a great milestone Kathi. You are my inspiration!

Peace and blessings... Rob; in Vancouver
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ron50
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May 08, 2010 - 7:09 am

Good on you mate...Ron.
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Annabelle41415
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May 08, 2010 - 1:07 pm

What awesome news. Hope you celebrate big on this news. Congratulations!

Kim
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KathiM
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May 08, 2010 - 3:54 pm

Yes, we are celebrating big....just booked a cruise for after we get to Europe....all the sights of Spain and Italy!!!! I am sooooooo excited!!!!!!

Hugs to you all! Kathi
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HollyID
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May 08, 2010 - 4:24 pm

You so deserve to be happy about this and you're such an inspiration to many!! You rock and enjoy your vacay to Europe!
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Eltina21
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May 18, 2010 - 3:37 pm

Dear Kathi,
What a wonderful testimony. Congratulations.
Peace and Blessings,

Karen
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