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my 3 year anniversary!

jdubious
jdubious CSN Member Posts: 113
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Hi,
It's been three years ago today that I was diagnosed with cancer (3b lobular). Sometimes it seems like just a couple of days ago, other times it seems like years and years ago. A lot has happened in 3 years - I got the full treatment (mastectomy/surgery, dose-dense chemo, rads) got laid off during chemo (nice!) went back to school, got a new job - wow!

A couple of recent posts have made me really think about this experience - for example, I don't put up with other people's crap any more, like gossip or nasty comments, and I'm way more afraid of not living my life to the fullest than I am of a recurrance. I've decided to be actively helpful to others - offering my talents and skills where it looks like someone needs help. I want to give back all the positive energy I receive. I've just added myself to myspace - if you'd like to visit I'm at myspace/jldubois

jill
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  • coug90
    coug90 CSN Member Posts: 59
    #2
    WOOHOO Jill! Congratulations! I'm on myspace too - Coug90. Look me up. :) It's great to hear that life is going well for you - one door closes and a few open. Isn't it all amazing? Have a happy happy anniversary!
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  • babs49242
    babs49242 CSN Member Posts: 193
    #3
    Happy Snoopy dance for the 3 yr mark!!! I am also a 3yr warrior and have a place on 'myspace' 30224CC
    hope to be in contact..
    Again.CONGRATS and way to go on the new job(i'm searching for a new one..just finished classes)
    Hugs and good vibes :)
    Cindie
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  • AuthorUnknown
    AuthorUnknown CSN Member Posts: 1,537 Member
    #4
    Congratulations Jill! Every year can be amazing... Here is to many, many more!!!

    Take care,

    Dana
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  • phoenixrising
    phoenixrising CSN Member Posts: 1,508
    #5
    Congratulations Jill, so happy to hear you've put another notch on your belt :), may you have many more.
    jan
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  • Susan956
    Susan956 CSN Member Posts: 510
    #6
    Jill,

    Happy 3rd.... and let there be many many more.... It is amazing what the beast teaches us.

    Take Care... God Bless...

    Susan
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  • cabbott
    cabbott CSN Member Posts: 1,039 Member
    #7
    Enjoy the candles on your cake and celebrate life!!!
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  • MichelleHM
    MichelleHM CSN Member Posts: 13
    #8
    Hi Jill: Congrats on the three year mark. I understand what you mean about surviving cancer and learning from the experience. I too have become a stronger person from my ordeal. I look at life very differently. When I have a bad day, I thank God I am alive to have a bad day....For I almost died, not from the breast cancer but from an infection from the surgery.

    Michelle
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  • jdubious
    jdubious CSN Member Posts: 113
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    MichelleHM said:

    Hi Jill: Congrats on the three year mark. I understand what you mean about surviving cancer and learning from the experience. I too have become a stronger person from my ordeal. I look at life very differently. When I have a bad day, I thank God I am alive to have a bad day....For I almost died, not from the breast cancer but from an infection from the surgery.

    Michelle

    Thanks for all your warm wishes! I'm almost feeling like my old self - only better!
    jill
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  • pmillr2000
    pmillr2000 CSN Member Posts: 26
    #10
    Congrats! I'm approaching 1 year, and was blessed enough to get away with just a mastectomy. No chemo, no rads. But still it changes your attitude! Look me up on myspace, too (pmillr2000).
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