4+ years

dmdwins
dmdwins Member Posts: 454 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hello everyone!!

I have been hesitant to post as so many have recently had recurrences and it breaks my heart to hear. But as I thought about it this week I realized that when I came to the boards in 2008 I longed to hear of stories that continued to keep me hopeful.....so I share with you my news to extend hope to you.

I was diagnosed in October of 2007 Stage 4. It has been 4+years. Early January I had my CT scan and CEA and all was good...normal CEA and clear scan. I am feeling well and striving to enjoy each day....hoping there will be many but not knowing what the future holds. I feel grateful and blessed.

Wishig you all hope....for every new day!


:) Dawn

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  • jasminsaba
    jasminsaba Member Posts: 157 Member
    #2
    Congratulations ...
    and thank you for posting, Dawn. In a time when so many of our friends are going through rough patches, it's very VERY uplifting to hear stories of triumph ... specially to newbies such as myself. I wish you continuing good health and hope you'll share more of your journey with us on here.
  • janderson1964
    janderson1964 Member Posts: 2,215 Member
    #3
    That is awesome. Enjoy every
    That is awesome. Enjoy every day and live life to it's fullest.
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    #4
    janderson1964 said:

    That is awesome. Enjoy every
    That is awesome. Enjoy every day and live life to it's fullest.

    Hey Dawn!!
    Awesome news!!! Thanks for sharing because it does spread hope. With good health like this this you should able to make CP10!!! Here's to hoping! :) Love to you girlfriend...

    Jennie
  • dmdwins
    dmdwins Member Posts: 454 Member
    #5
    idlehunters said:

    Hey Dawn!!
    Awesome news!!! Thanks for sharing because it does spread hope. With good health like this this you should able to make CP10!!! Here's to hoping! :) Love to you girlfriend...

    Jennie

    Expecting
    Im expecting you to be there too Jennie!! Maybe we will get more time to chat at CP10. hope you are doing ok....fighting the goood fight day by day.You are one strong gal.

    Love right back to you!

    Dawn
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #6
    Dawn
    You've done a great job, Dawn...things have been moving in the right direction for a long time now.....4 years? :)

    Best wishes for a bright future to you.

    -Craig
  • Brenda Bricco
    Brenda Bricco Member Posts: 579 Member
    #7
    I am so glad you posted...
    I am so happy for you!
    We need to hear from everyone how they are doing whether we are fighting or doing well. If we didn't hear from the ones that are striving we might begin to feel hopeless and that just will not do.
    Keep it up Dawn! We are watching for your good updates.
    God's blessings.
    Brenda
  • Brenda Bricco
    Brenda Bricco Member Posts: 579 Member
    #8
    I am so glad you posted...
    I am so happy for you!
    We need to hear from everyone how they are doing whether we are fighting or doing well. If we didn't hear from the ones that are striving we might begin to feel hopeless and that just will not do.
    Keep it up Dawn! We are watching for your good updates.
    God's blessings.
    Brenda
  • smokeyjoe
    smokeyjoe Member Posts: 1,425 Member
    #9
    Brenda Bricco said:

    I am so glad you posted...
    I am so happy for you!
    We need to hear from everyone how they are doing whether we are fighting or doing well. If we didn't hear from the ones that are striving we might begin to feel hopeless and that just will not do.
    Keep it up Dawn! We are watching for your good updates.
    God's blessings.
    Brenda

    AWESOME!!!!

    AWESOME!!!!
  • Wenchie
    Wenchie Member Posts: 88
    #10
    Yeah Dawn!
    I'm so happy for you! I've been Stage 4 since 2008 but issues seem to creep up more frequently now. Do you have any diet/exercise secrets?
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #11
    That is Wonderful
    Don't ever hesitate to tell a good story on this board. That is what we need. So glad to hear that things are going well for you.

    Kim
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #12
    Wonderful!
    Hi Dawn,

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful news! So many of us struggle, don't get the good news, and need the advice and support from other board members for whatever our problems may be, but I am ALWAYS glad when someone posts their good news. Like you said, when I first came to the board I was looking for stories of people who were doing well and who are NED or "in the clear". We all need to hear that to give us hope. If the only posts were bad posts, then it would make it seem like no one gets over cancer & that isn't true- many do!

    Hugs to you- go out and enjoy yourself!
    Lisa :)
  • buckeye2
    buckeye2 Member Posts: 428 Member
    #13
    Thanks for sharing. The
    Thanks for sharing. The gift of hope is truly a precious one. Lisa
  • sasjourney
    sasjourney Member Posts: 395 Member
    #14
    Always great to hear!
    Dawn,

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful news with us! I don't think I could continue treatments if I didn't have the hope that someday I will beat this cancer. You give me so much hope and I pray that you remain cancer free forever.

    We are all here celebrating with you, my dear friend!!!!!!!

    Love,
    Sara
  • ron50
    ron50 Member Posts: 1,723 Member
    #15
    Hugs Dawn
    My best wishes for a ca free future,Ron.
  • plh4gail
    plh4gail Member Posts: 1,238 Member
    #16
    Dawn
    Yes. ...you were right to remember yours is the story we logn to hear about! Thank you so very much for sharing...and! .....CONGRATULATIONS!!!

    many hugs, plh4gail

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