It's been a year....
Sept good. October. 1 year ago.
We went to Champs again for my son's 17th birthday. I sat there and laughed and celebrated my son's birthday and remembered how I felt a year ago. What a difference a year makes.
I feel hopeful. Doctor said "it's gone". I am still afraid at times. Life altering experience. Very harrowing. I reflect back and remember. And now, a year later, I feel
strong. I feel alive. I feel like a true survivor.
I don't know what the future holds, but I am holding on to the future.
Hold on everyone.
Love, Jo
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Congrats
You are a survivor there is no doubt. The future is bright and what ever hurdle decides to jump in your way you will leap over it.
By the way I too was told on my daughters 16th birthday I had SCC, that was 14 years ten months ago, You future is what you make of it.
Celebrate each day.
John0 -
Good Job, Jo
I'm right with you on the anniversary. This week last year I had my biopsies and tonsillectomy. Afterward, the doc called and told me it was malignant. Funny - I'd had a mild sore throat for a while before diagnosis. This year, I've had a mild sore throat for a couple of weeks, brings back memories. But, I do think I probably have a sore throat every year at this time, and just never made note of it. I love the way you worded it: "I don't know what the future holds, but I am holding on to the future." You hold on with both hands, and know that I've got a grip, too. Do well0 -
Thanks for the Hope and the Smile you just gave mePam M said:Good Job, Jo
I'm right with you on the anniversary. This week last year I had my biopsies and tonsillectomy. Afterward, the doc called and told me it was malignant. Funny - I'd had a mild sore throat for a while before diagnosis. This year, I've had a mild sore throat for a couple of weeks, brings back memories. But, I do think I probably have a sore throat every year at this time, and just never made note of it. I love the way you worded it: "I don't know what the future holds, but I am holding on to the future." You hold on with both hands, and know that I've got a grip, too. Do well
I just finished round two of Chemo yesterday... Very rare cancer and what I would certainly call grim statistics (that is, IF i chose to read them), especially for a 31-year-old! Your post made me smile, and made me feel so much hope. I am so proud of you and everybody else on here... I think the key is to pay attention to the stories that give you hope, and don't even FIND the stories that don't. Many hugs to your and your entire family. You are such an inspiration!
- Nicole0 -
Thanks Jo!rozaroo said:Congratulation's Jo!
Thank you for sharing! I am hoping Dec 14th will be the same for me!
God Bless!
Roz
I just read your story and so many of us can relate, after 35 years of a faithful employee, cancer took its toll on my life, i am out till January 2012, and hope i remain cancer free, my voice is shot, my body remains of a boney man as to a guy who worked out at a gym and weighed 205, down to 148, I was let go from a full time postion to a few hours a week and now living off Dissability, thank god that worked out for me, I sleep alot, breathing hard to my larnyx being paralyzed on the L/S, i hope maybe I will get a little more back, but don;t see it. I harbour anger, but after what we go threw we made it hopefully to some good days ahead, Thanks for your story as others share here. Dennis0 -
Conquer The Beast
Congrats, Jo. Reading your post brought a tear to my eye. I am so happy to read about people who have looked the beast in the eye and then spit in it. I hope and pray that you stay 'clean' forever. I find out in about two weeks if I am 'clean' and I am very anxious about that.0 -
You are a true survivor
Thank you for sharing your story, it was heartwarming to read how different your life is one year after your diagnosis and am happy you were able to celebrate your son's 17th birthday.
Here's to celebrating at Champs with your family for many more birthdays!!!
Keep holding on,
Glenna0 -
Thank you.....
Jo,
Thank you for sharing your journey. Your words give us all hope. I'm a life partner and caregiver to Mike. and he is 4 mos post treatment and 7 mos since surgery. Each month is milestone and like you, we hold onto the future.
Thank you again for the supportive and encouraging words.
Chris0 -
It is a journey. SometimesCLRRN said:Thank you.....
Jo,
Thank you for sharing your journey. Your words give us all hope. I'm a life partner and caregiver to Mike. and he is 4 mos post treatment and 7 mos since surgery. Each month is milestone and like you, we hold onto the future.
Thank you again for the supportive and encouraging words.
Chris
It is a journey. Sometimes two steps forward one step back. But at least it's forward. Keep on keepin on.0 -
I hear One Year Is The Keysweetblood22 said:It is a journey. Sometimes
It is a journey. Sometimes two steps forward one step back. But at least it's forward. Keep on keepin on.
I hear one key is the year, I am 3months out still clean, tired all the time, energy good for 4 hours and then worn out, breathing a little harder, sit and am fine....any hope in 3 months...Dennis0 -
I'm glad you have reacheddennis318 said:I hear One Year Is The Key
I hear one key is the year, I am 3months out still clean, tired all the time, energy good for 4 hours and then worn out, breathing a little harder, sit and am fine....any hope in 3 months...Dennis
I'm glad you have reached that 1 year mark and are doing so well! May every year be more wonderful than the next!0 -
congratulations!
Jo-
thank you so much for sharing your story. It had to have been so hard to find out on your son's birthday...but now you both have something to celebrate on that day! Wishing you many many more of your son's and your own birthday's to celebrate! I too am holding on...my 1 year will be at the end of june...it seems so far away some days and just around the corner on others! I am 2/3 of the way through my radiation treatment and then it is back to waiting...but at least I will be around to wait! May you have many many many many more clear PET scans!
-elizabeth0 -
Hey Joekdennie said:congratulations!
Jo-
thank you so much for sharing your story. It had to have been so hard to find out on your son's birthday...but now you both have something to celebrate on that day! Wishing you many many more of your son's and your own birthday's to celebrate! I too am holding on...my 1 year will be at the end of june...it seems so far away some days and just around the corner on others! I am 2/3 of the way through my radiation treatment and then it is back to waiting...but at least I will be around to wait! May you have many many many many more clear PET scans!
-elizabeth
Ditto to what Deb said, girl. You are in a good place.
kcass0 -
to Dennis318 (you might want to post your own thread)dennis318 said:I hear One Year Is The Key
I hear one key is the year, I am 3months out still clean, tired all the time, energy good for 4 hours and then worn out, breathing a little harder, sit and am fine....any hope in 3 months...Dennis
I am a caregiver and can't provide much guideance or answer your questions Dennis.
If you post a separate thread, you should get plenty of input and support.
Prayers to all
Patty0
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