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July 4 is more special this year for me....

KathiM
KathiM CSN Member Posts: 8,028 Member
in Breast Cancer #1
Tomorrow, Independence Day, is VERY special this year for me.....exactly 5 years since my last treatment for cancer (rectal followed by breast)....YEA!!!!

And to think, I was told I had 6 months to live, over 6 years ago!!!!

Hugs, Kathi
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  • MAJW
    MAJW CSN Member Posts: 2,510 Member
    #2
    YEAH!
    God bless and continued good health!
    Hugs,
    Nancy
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  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 CSN Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #3
    a day to remember

    a day to remember
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  • fauxma
    fauxma CSN Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #4
    disneyfan2008 said:

    a day to remember

    a day to remember

    So many wonderful reasons to
    So many wonderful reasons to celebrate. 5 years is just marvelous.
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  • rainbow4
    rainbow4 CSN Member Posts: 137
    #5
    Congratulations!
    So glad to hear of your 5-year anniversary from treatment. May you have many, many more!
    =rainbow4
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  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom CSN Member Posts: 2,413
    #6
    When we light our biggest
    When we light our biggest brightest firework tomorrow night, it will be in celebration for you!

    Hugs,

    Linda
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  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 CSN Member Posts: 2,729
    #7
    May you have many more!
    Did
    May you have many more!

    Did you have treatment in the states on the 4th?
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  • missrenee
    missrenee CSN Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    #8
    Marcia527 said:

    May you have many more!
    Did
    May you have many more!

    Did you have treatment in the states on the 4th?

    Let freedom ring, Kathi!
    You go girl--you're an inspiration to all of us!

    Hugs, Renee
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  • poplolly
    poplolly CSN Member Posts: 346
    #9
    This is so wonderful! You
    This is so wonderful! You prove how important it is to never give up. Congratulations...

    Judy
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  • VickiSam
    VickiSam CSN Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #10
    poplolly said:

    This is so wonderful! You
    This is so wonderful! You prove how important it is to never give up. Congratulations...

    Judy

    6 years and going strong!!!
    You are a 'fire cracker' indeed my friend! July 4th ...so fitting! Celebrate in style, as I know you will be doing.

    Cheers to such a wonderful achievement -- NED!

    Strength, Courage and Hope.

    Vicki Sam
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  • sea60
    sea60 CSN Member Posts: 2,613
    #11
    That is just awesome!
    I don't care about stats and percentages...you are living proof that they can be wrong! You look wonderful and I'm so glad you posted this!

    Enjoy your special day of Independence!

    Sending you hugs & blessings,

    Sylvia
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  • roseann4
    roseann4 CSN Member Posts: 992 Member
    #12
    sea60 said:

    That is just awesome!
    I don't care about stats and percentages...you are living proof that they can be wrong! You look wonderful and I'm so glad you posted this!

    Enjoy your special day of Independence!

    Sending you hugs & blessings,

    Sylvia

    Congratulations!
    Very inspiring. I wish you and all of us good health and lots of love. We deserve it!

    Roseann
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  • cavediver
    cavediver CSN Member Posts: 607
    #13
    Oh Yes...a VERY SPECIAL day!
    Congratulations and celebrate today for sure. This is the kind of news we all need to hear!!!!!!!!!!! Very happy for you and thank you for sharing this with us. I will think of you as the fireworks burn high in the sky! Hugs
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  • CAchick
    CAchick CSN Member Posts: 277
    #14
    Touching
    Your post touched my heart! Happy, Happy INDEPENDENCE Day!
    Sybil
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  • Katz77
    Katz77 CSN Member Posts: 598
    #15
    Celebrate! Isnt that
    Celebrate! Isnt that wonderful. To be told 6 months to live, and you're over 6 yrs. Glad you proved them wrong. Hugs, Katz
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  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia CSN Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #16
    You go!!! Yay! Go
    You go!!! Yay! Go celebrate--you are a true inspiration!
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  • linpsu
    linpsu CSN Member Posts: 747
    #17
    Kathi
    Such a great reason to celebrate! You are truly an inspiration to all of us! May you have many, many more Independence Days to celebrate! Hugs, Linda
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  • LoveBabyJesus
    LoveBabyJesus CSN Member Posts: 1,679 Member
    #18
    God Bless You, Always!
    I LOVE stories like yours. May God continue his miracles with you - and many other pink sisters out there. :)
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