25th anniversary

branzburg2

Yesterday marked the 25th anniversary of my colon cancer operation. I was 34 years old at the time, with a wife and 4 year old son. It was the most trying of times. The support of my family and friends was paramount in my recovery. I had an annual colonoscopy for a while after, then every two years, now every three. Doc says I could go to 5, but I'm more comfortable with 3.

This group - and the Internet - didn't exist back then. Too bad. Support and communications with fellow survivors would have added to my life.

All in all, glad to be here!

jerseysue

Congrats love the good stories.

ron50

Hi Bransburg,
Thanks for posting particularly with such an awesome tale of survival. Congratulations not only for surviving cancer but surviving survival , life after cancer is rarely easy. MY best wishes to you and your family,Ron.

KathiM

Congrats on the anniversary.....and, I agree 100% that support makes all the difference!!!

Hugs, Kathi

KierstenRx

That is amazing!!! Thanks for sharing your story. I had my surgery 1 year ago (stage III rectal caner, 32 years old). While I am NED, I still wonder if I will be here 20,30,40 years down the road. Your story gives me hope.

Kiersten

nudgie

Congrats on the 25th anniversary. That is awesome!!!!

hopefulone

Congrats! Awesome and ... All in all... we are so happy that you are here to share the hope! God Bless ( I'm in favor of the 3 year as you are!)
Diane

Moesimo

Congrats!!!

You give us all hope. I am coming up on 5 years and had a scope last week, I am on the 2 year plan.

Maureen