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One year ago...
HowardJ
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One year ago today I was celebrating my 50th birthday in Hawaii unaware that in 3 weeks I'd be diagnosed with colon cancer and spend New Years Eve in the hospital after having a laprascopic right hemicolectomy. Over the past year there were challenges learning to cope with the emotions of cancer, and challenges at work. In July my division at work learned we were being eliminated sometime next year. Through all the difficulties of the past year I looked forward to reading the posts here everyday. I gained strength from the stories of triumph, and from reading the support given when needed.
As I prepare for my 1st annual CT and colonscopy in the next 2 weeks I want to say "thank you" to the semi-colons.
Howard
As I prepare for my 1st annual CT and colonscopy in the next 2 weeks I want to say "thank you" to the semi-colons.
Howard
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Howard,
Happy Birthday! Isn't it funny that when we were younger, we thought 51 was "old"!?!? Now, I'm sure that is just a drop in the proverbial bucket for you! Each year brings an array of challenges, and you have proven successful in each one of them. All my best for great results with your 1 yr colonoscopy...now THERE'S a party waiting to happen!!
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Hi Howard,
I'm a bit late in keeping up with the board these days, but congratulations on reaching 51 years young. I have you beat by a few years, and I just finished my 2 year follow-up colonsocopy and CT scans; everything turned out good for me, and I wish the same for you.
Looking back, it's hard to fathom all that has happened in the past 2 years, and how great that we have risen to face those challenges. Wishing you continued strength, Judy
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