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Anniversary (of sorts)

Betsydoglover
Betsydoglover CSN Member Posts: 1,248 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi all -

One year ago I was diagnosed. Doesn't really seem something to celebrate, but a year ago I had no idea - after internet searches - if I would even be alive today, and today I am quite alive and much better informed. So, something to celebrate I think - sort of!

Betsy
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  • kerry
    kerry CSN Member Posts: 1,313 Member
    #2
    Betsy,

    Every day is something to celebrate!! Each year we beat this disease is a celebration! So you celebrate.

    Best wishes for many many more....

    Kerry
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  • jerseysue
    jerseysue CSN Member Posts: 624 Member
    #3
    Mine was April 27th. I was in Austin so that was nice. I wish it never would of happen to you or to me. We'll just keep fighting!
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  • debralla
    debralla CSN Member Posts: 203 Member
    #4
    jerseysue said:

    Mine was April 27th. I was in Austin so that was nice. I wish it never would of happen to you or to me. We'll just keep fighting!

    Besty .
    Happy Anniversary to you
    And many more !!!!!!
    TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS.
    DEBRA
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  • KathiM
    KathiM CSN Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #5
    Happy Happy Happy Dance!!!!! Yea, Betsy!!!!!
    I share in your joy!
    Hugs, Kathi
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  • scouty
    scouty CSN Member Posts: 1,965 Member
    #6
    I celebrate with you......all significant dates are welcome here.........bottom line is, are they important to us!!!!!!!!!

    Hugs, congrats and keep it up,

    Lisa P.
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  • Susanbm
    Susanbm CSN Member Posts: 61
    #7
    My one year was 3/18/06 so I know exactly what you mean. It is a celebration ---a celebration of life!!!
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  • fedester
    fedester CSN Member Posts: 753 Member
    #8
    hi betsy,
    happy,happy. everyday is special, even though we forget it sometimes.
    all the best
    and many more.
    be well
    bruce
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  • pink05
    pink05 CSN Member Posts: 550
    #9
    Betsy,

    You may not think that one year means much, but I think that it is very significant. You are beating this thing, and you should be so proud of yourself. Here's to hoping and praying that you will have many, many more anniversaries. You are an inspiration to so many of us.

    -Lee-
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  • Jen28
    Jen28 CSN Member Posts: 45
    #10
    I agree that it's absolutely reason to celebrate, so happy anniversary!

    Wishing you all the best.

    Jen
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  • NanD
    NanD CSN Member Posts: 58
    #11
    Hi Betsy! This one year means you are beating the odds. This means you are not going to be a statistic but a conqueror! These milestones help us to realize that we can beat this thing. Every statistic we read is based on studies of old treatments-let yourself begin to believe that you will be here a long long time. We will be old ladies logging on to tell all the young ones how they will make it too one day. God bless-Nancy
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  • terril
    terril CSN Member Posts: 296
    #12
    Happy alive anniversary!!! Betsy, you are a fighter. Blessings to you for many more years of good health. Terri
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  • AuthorUnknown
    AuthorUnknown CSN Member Posts: 1,537 Member
    #13
    Happy Anniversary! I hope and pray that you have many, many more!
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  • rthornton
    rthornton CSN Member Posts: 346 Member
    #14
    Happy Anniversary, Betsy!

    My one year diagnosis anniversary was May 11, and it was one year ago from May 23 that I had my colon removed, so we're the same age in that sense. I'm taking a little vacation to celebrate my one year (in Sarajevo right now) ... maybe you can think of a grand way to celebrate another year of life, and get ready for the next year of life.

    Rodney
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  • goldfinch
    goldfinch CSN Member Posts: 735
    #15
    Kerry said it well. Every day is a day to celebrate. I'm coming up on my 4th year since diagnosis! Unbelievable.
    Mary
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  • Moesimo
    Moesimo CSN Member Posts: 1,072 Member
    #16
    I celebrate all milestones that I reach.

    Congrats on your one year anniversary.

    moe
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  • Moesimo
    Moesimo CSN Member Posts: 1,072 Member
    #17
    I celebrate all milestones that I reach.

    Congrats on your one year anniversary.

    moe
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  • KathiM
    KathiM CSN Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #18
    NanD said:

    Hi Betsy! This one year means you are beating the odds. This means you are not going to be a statistic but a conqueror! These milestones help us to realize that we can beat this thing. Every statistic we read is based on studies of old treatments-let yourself begin to believe that you will be here a long long time. We will be old ladies logging on to tell all the young ones how they will make it too one day. God bless-Nancy

    AND, Nancy, telling them that we had to walk barefoot thru the snow, uphill, both ways, everyday for treatments (hehehehehe)!
    Hugs, Kathi
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  • suzannchili
    suzannchili CSN Member Posts: 134 Member
    #20
    I love reasons to celebrat- anything. And this one is great. Congratulations!!!!
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  • HowardJ
    HowardJ CSN Member Posts: 474
    #21
    Congratulations on the first year! Many more....
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