Today is my Cancerversary
I'm glad to be alive and as far along in the journey as I am. New normal still sucks, but I'm getting a little closer to acceptance.
Thanks to all of you who have helped me get through this past year. Whether or not I 'posted' on any given topic, there were soooooo many that eased my mind over the past 12 months. Thanks for being here!
Chickadee
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Congratulations, Chickadee
I was so much sadder than I expected on my 1-year cancerversary -- I planned a big party for myself, and fought back (not happy) tears through most of it.
I guess, in the back of mind, I expected that everything would be "back to normal" within a year, and I too couldn't believe that "new normal" 1 year later sucked as much as it did.
The women and men here are the only ones who I felt could truly understand how hard things still were, and I was comforted nowing that you all would be here for me no matter what. And we'll all be here for you, too, Chickadee, as you keep on keeping on this journey.
Traci0 -
Chickadee... Congratulations
Chickadee... Congratulations on your 1st Survivorship Anniversary! It's been an incredible journey for you. You got through the major obstacles that came in your path. One by one, you tackled them and moved on to the next. You are a fighter, no doubt. I can understand about adjusting to a "new normal". It's a different reality for Survivors. But just remember... you define what the "new normal" is in your life.
BL0 -
Yeah Traci, I did kind ofsea60 said:Congrats!
The 1st year is a crazy year but you're on the road to health and recovery!
Hugs,
Sylvia
Yeah Traci, I did kind of have the thought that all would 'done' in a year. Maybe that's the way we cope. If we had to think about the fact that there's really no 'done' at the beginning, it would be overwhelming.
Thanks to all for the congrats!0 -
CongratulationsChickadee1955 said:Yeah Traci, I did kind of
Yeah Traci, I did kind of have the thought that all would 'done' in a year. Maybe that's the way we cope. If we had to think about the fact that there's really no 'done' at the beginning, it would be overwhelming.
Thanks to all for the congrats!
The year was quite an ordeal, wasn't it? And you're still not done with reconstruction, are you? I don't think we're ever "done", but it sure feels good to feel good again and have the really tough stuff behind us, doesn't it?
Is the cancerversary the date of diagnosis? My cancerversaries are next month, but the whole nightmare for me began Feb. 17 with an abnormal Pap smear. Went downhill from there on.
When do you officially become a survivor? Is that a different date than the cancerversary?
Today is a milestone, and last year is over. Congratulations!
Hope to see you Saturday.
Suzanne0 -
Chickadee .. A worldwind, nice way to describeJean 0609 said:Hey Chickadee,
Here's to many, many more cancerversary. My one year us coming up too.
xoxo,
Jean
your entire world turning upside down .. with just 4 words ' You have breast cancer'. Treatments, surgeries = endless appointments, makes for interesting conversations amongst fellow cancer WARRIORS, and survivors. I have met so many wonderful people along my journey, friendships I will forever cherish.
Congratulations on your anniversary, and many ... more!
Vicki Sam0 -
We should of had a PARTY forVickiSam said:Chickadee .. A worldwind, nice way to describe
your entire world turning upside down .. with just 4 words ' You have breast cancer'. Treatments, surgeries = endless appointments, makes for interesting conversations amongst fellow cancer WARRIORS, and survivors. I have met so many wonderful people along my journey, friendships I will forever cherish.
Congratulations on your anniversary, and many ... more!
Vicki Sam
We should of had a PARTY for US0 -
Congratulations!!!pinkflutterby said:We should of had a PARTY for
We should of had a PARTY for US
On Your Cancerversary!!! I Love to hear of your victory. Wishing YOU many more. Time to Party... Hip Hip Horray!!!
Hugs~0 -
The one year mark is a great
The one year mark is a great achievement and all the words that you said... I thought that the one year mark would be different too, it is great to be alive but I have a long road ahead of me and a real different life to get used to.
What is normal these days?
Family and friends don't understand me completly when I say "I just don't feel good today" it doesn't mean that I can pinpoint anything paticular just that I may feel funky.
Ok enough of me going on and on,m I guess I just needed to vent that
Hugs
Robbin 0 -
Congrats Chickadee on yourTraciInLA said:Congratulations, Chickadee
I was so much sadder than I expected on my 1-year cancerversary -- I planned a big party for myself, and fought back (not happy) tears through most of it.
I guess, in the back of mind, I expected that everything would be "back to normal" within a year, and I too couldn't believe that "new normal" 1 year later sucked as much as it did.
The women and men here are the only ones who I felt could truly understand how hard things still were, and I was comforted nowing that you all would be here for me no matter what. And we'll all be here for you, too, Chickadee, as you keep on keeping on this journey.
Traci
Congrats Chickadee on your cancerversary!
Hugs, Diane0 -
way to go...
soon it will be 2nd and 3rd...
april 3 will be my 3rd year anniversary since surgery....
Happy for you...
Denise0 -
Happy Cancerversary!
The first one just isn't what any of us expect, I think. I'm coming up on my second (April 22nd, day of my surgery) and that one looks to be much better.
The new normal will get better and you'll feel more like yourself, or at least more accepting of the new you.
marge0 -
Congrats and Happymwallace1325 said:Happy Cancerversary!
The first one just isn't what any of us expect, I think. I'm coming up on my second (April 22nd, day of my surgery) and that one looks to be much better.
The new normal will get better and you'll feel more like yourself, or at least more accepting of the new you.
marge
Congrats and Happy Cancerversary0 -
Thank You All!beetle25 said:Congrats and Happy
Congrats and Happy Cancerversary
Chickadee
Thank You All!
Chickadee (ah, heck, after this long and all we've been through together, you can call me Chick) :}
Only after menopause can being called 'Chick' be considered a compliment....0 -
Chickadee
A new normal is what we all have. My cancerversary isn't until mid May. I guess there is always those little thoughts in the back of our minds "what if". I'm greatful for my gyn who found the lump and for all the wonderful caring thoughts on this website. So glad you have reached this first milestone!
{{hugs}} Char0
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