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katienavs
katienavs CSN Member Posts: 88 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Tomorrow is a big day for me and a major moving forward point in my life since cancer.
I was studying for the California Bar Exam when I was diagnosed last June. I was 24 yrs old. Stage IV rectal. I did chemo, chemoradiation, surgery, more chemo, and finally reversal surgery in April. Today I'm NED!
I've spent the past several months studying for the bar and the test starts tomorrow. It's a grueling three day exam. For many people in the room it will be the most difficult and important test of their life. But if I start to panic I will remember all that I've been through the past fourteen months and realize that this is just a test, and much easier than a CEA or CT.
I posted in June looking for help on dealing with post treatment emotions; fear, anxiety, etc. I am still dealing with all of that but it's been so nice to focus on something unrelated to cancer and to feel productive and normal.
Just wanted to share what I view as a big stepping stone for me. And for those recently diagnosed, I hope this offers some hope that the things you have to put on hold now can be yours again when you beat the beast!
If you feel inclined to send me good luck vibes for the exam, I could use them!
Katie
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  • fedester
    fedester CSN Member Posts: 753 Member
    #2
    katie,
    good luck tomorrow and everyday!!!
    sending good vibes.
    be well
    never,ever give up!!
    bruce
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  • Hanac
    Hanac CSN Member Posts: 55 Member
    #3
    So...Remember...

    Issue
    Rule
    Application
    Conclusion

    Read the call of the question first and underline the buzzwords.

    You are right. It is only a test. I took it eight and a half months pregnant...I was totally calm because I told myself I had more important things to think about than this silly test. I think that helped me pass. So take a breath, stay calm,and go for it.

    You Can Do this! GOOD LUCK!

    Hana
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  • KierstenRx
    KierstenRx CSN Member Posts: 249
    #4
    I'll be sending you all the positive vibes I can. My husband took the Tennessee bar a few years ago and it was very stressful. With all that you have been through it will be a breeze.

    Kiersten
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  • jsabol
    jsabol CSN Member Posts: 1,145 Member
    #5
    Katie,
    Tomorrow is my baby boy's 20th birthday...many good things happen on 7/24; sending good vibes your way as you start boards. Best of luck, Judy
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  • claud1951
    claud1951 CSN Member Posts: 424 Member
    #6
    Katie..

    Sending GOOD VIBES your way! You truly are a hero! You'll be sensational!!

    Thinking of you tomorrow.
    Claudia
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  • Monicaemilia
    Monicaemilia CSN Member Posts: 455 Member
    #7
    Katie: What a great day tomorrow will be!!! Best wishes and sending good vibes your way. Monica
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  • robinvan
    robinvan CSN Member Posts: 1,012
    #8
    Hi Katie,
    I'll be sending good vibes down from Vancouver!! What a great milestone on your road to recovery. Be confident of your knowledge and abilities, you're well prepared and that's what counts most!
    All the very best... Rob
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  • kbienapfl
    kbienapfl CSN Member Posts: 61
    #9
    Katie, with what you have overcome you can achieve anything!

    Best of luck to you. You will be in my thoughts and good vibes are being sent your way!

    Kathy
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  • KathiM
    KathiM CSN Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #10
    Well, first of all....

    YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA!!!!

    NAKED HAPPY DANCE WITH NED!!!

    Second, just like Lance Armstrong...he said when the going got tough during the uphill part...he reminded himself of all he had conquered, and how most of the rest of the field had never fought so long and so hard, and it gave him strength...

    Good luck tomorrow!

    Hugs, Kathi
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  • Faith4Cure
    Faith4Cure CSN Member Posts: 405 Member
    #11
    I'm sending you lots of good luck vibes, although I don't think you are going to need luck. You have already been through the biggest test of your life! I am so happy that you are moving on with your life. You deserve much success and happiness!!

    Faith
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  • changing
    changing CSN Member Posts: 134
    #12
    Praying it goes well for you!
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  • crazylady
    crazylady CSN Member Posts: 543 Member
    #13
    Hi Katie,
    I'm sending positive vibes your way!
    Good Luck!
    Jamie
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  • lv2scrap
    lv2scrap CSN Member Posts: 44
    #14
    I'm sure you'll do great!!! If you can beat the biggest battle of your life, you can beat this!!!

    Good Luck.

    ~lv2scrap
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  • jerseysue
    jerseysue CSN Member Posts: 624 Member
    #15
    Good vibes coming your way!
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  • kerry
    kerry CSN Member Posts: 1,313 Member
    #16
    You've already met the biggest challenge of your life.....this is just a test and also allows a "do-over", just in case. I'm sending you lots of vibes. Let the calm, happy, peaceful feeling of NED guide you through.

    Good wishes coming your way.

    Kerry

    P.S. Let us know!!!
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  • davidsonxx
    davidsonxx CSN Member Posts: 134
    #17
    I always love to read these victory stories. I am so glad you posted this. You will do great on the test. Lots of good vibes coming your way.
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  • jams67
    jams67 CSN Member Posts: 925 Member
    #18
    The maturity and perspective you've gained will help with not only this test, but it will make you a great attorney!
    I'm saying a prayer for your success on the test and in life, right now. You go girl!
    Jo Ann
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  • Moesimo
    Moesimo CSN Member Posts: 1,072 Member
    #19
    woohoo!!!

    what a milestone, good luck with the exam

    Maureen
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  • Ania55
    Ania55 CSN Member Posts: 8
    #20
    Katie!! I hope you still check this page! Congratulations!!!
    Its so nice to hear your story mine is similar as yours, please tell me more about the reversal surgery, I´m going to have mine soon and I´m kind of afraid, even when I know that I have past the worse.....
    ania
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