there is always hope

dorookie
dorookie Member Posts: 1,731 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hello everyone,
Its been awhile since i posted, i often lurk though, but wanted to stop in and say hello to all the old timers, and the new timers. LOL

Im truly sorry anyone has to be here, but if you must you couldnt have found a better place or better people.

I wanted to share my 4th re-birthday or anniversary with you all. Four years ago today i became cancer free stage 4 survivor. I have completed several years of treatment, im not 4 years out from that, but 4 yrs out fm when my dr cut all the cancer out. Im now at scans and bloodwork every six months, next one coming up in january. Have had several ups and downs threw this journey as i know we all have, but for right now, i do not live in fear of the beast, around scan time that might change. LOL i couldnt always say that, but having a great partner, the wonderfull people here and a awesome DR, im able to live post cancer, oh of course my counselor!!!

I do not know what the future holds, none of us do, but for now please know this beast is no longer a death sentence, there is hope!!

Most of all i happen to give the greatest thanks to GOD, but thats just me.

God bless everyone here, your families, and anyone this beast has touched.

HUGS
Beth

P.s.
Jennie i know you are reading this, pls tell Donna i said hello, and know i miss you so much and even though i love you dearly i can no longer cheer for your cowboys, but i smile every time i do watch them. Love ya girl
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  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #2
    Dear Beth
    So good to see you again and thanks for sharing your story with the newer folks.

    You are right, there is always hope.

    Congratulations on your anniverssary and may there be many many more for you.

    Hugs,

    Marie who loves kitties
  • lesvanb
    lesvanb Member Posts: 905
    #3
    Hey Beth
    A great post, and thanks so much for sharing your very good news. Wonderful you are doing so well. I think of you, and others from this board, often. The board also has been a key factor in my comfort, knowledge, and growth as a survivor.

    "The best and the most beautiful things in the word cannot be seen or touched...but are felt in the heart."
    – Helen Keller

    From a fellow cancer survivor, now 4.5 years out from a 5/08 stage 4a rectal cancer diagnosis (and NED again).

    all the best, Leslie
  • k44454445
    k44454445 Member Posts: 494
    #4
    Beth
    thank you for posting as this gives all of us hope!
    judy
  • joemetz
    joemetz Member Posts: 493
    #5
    thank you
    Beth

    thank you so much for your post and for sharing your good news.

    i really needed this!!!!

    you made my day and I'm so happy for you.

    Give thanks!

    Joe
  • Goldie1
    Goldie1 Member Posts: 264 Member
    #6
    Hello Beth...
    Posts like yours always give me hope for the future. I have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.

    Take care and be well,

    Ellen
  • barbebarb
    barbebarb Member Posts: 464
    #7
    Goldie1 said:

    Hello Beth...
    Posts like yours always give me hope for the future. I have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.

    Take care and be well,

    Ellen

    Hope
    Thank you for your post. I am stage IV rectal cancer back at work and thankful for each day and the upcoming holiday and my birthday.
    I will scan in Dec., again but trying to keep the faith for more years ahead.
    Always good to have these posts.

    Barb
  • Varmint5
    Varmint5 Member Posts: 384 Member
    #8
    Wonderful!
    Yours is an uplifting story full of hope for all of us. I'm glad you posted your update and hope you'll continue. May you stay NED forever!

    Sandy
  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    #9
    Beth
    And it's a good reminder not just for the new but for us "old" ones going through it once again. I find myself reading obits again looking for cancer deaths, so your reminder is timely and welcomed.
    Winter Marie
  • JayhawkDan
    JayhawkDan Member Posts: 205
    #10
    What a great post
    for this Thanksgiving week. Thanks for sharing your good news of hope and success. God bless you! Dan
  • Brenda Bricco
    Brenda Bricco Member Posts: 579 Member
    #11
    This is the kind of stuff I
    This is the kind of stuff I needed to hear today... so glad you are NED. :)
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #12
    Hey!
    *hugs* Glad to hear from you!

    Gail
  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #13
    thanks beth
    its wonderful to have a post with hope in the title, and then your story fills in the details.
    thanks for sharing your great story.

    hugs,
    Pete

    ps i am heading of to breakfast with a smile because i read your post. its always nice to finish my visit to our forum on a positive post.
  • johnnybegood
    johnnybegood Member Posts: 1,117 Member
    #14
    pete43lost_at_sea said:

    thanks beth
    its wonderful to have a post with hope in the title, and then your story fills in the details.
    thanks for sharing your great story.

    hugs,
    Pete

    ps i am heading of to breakfast with a smile because i read your post. its always nice to finish my visit to our forum on a positive post.

    Beth
    im so glad you have posted and thanks for the uplifting talk about stage 4.stop by more often we do miss you dear friend all my best to you and keep smiling...Godbless.....johnnybegood
  • smokeyjoe
    smokeyjoe Member Posts: 1,425 Member
    #15
    johnnybegood said:

    Beth
    im so glad you have posted and thanks for the uplifting talk about stage 4.stop by more often we do miss you dear friend all my best to you and keep smiling...Godbless.....johnnybegood

    Beth, I remember two years
    Beth, I remember two years ago when I was first diagnosed with stage 1V you were a regular poster and I always looked for those folks on here who were doing well, and held on to the hope that my outcome could be the same as theirs .... you were/are one of those people. Glad to see you popped in, hope to hear more from you :)
  • jen2012
    jen2012 Member Posts: 1,607 Member
    #16
    Thanks for your great post!
    Thanks for your great post! Happy Thanksgiving!
  • angelsbaby
    angelsbaby Member Posts: 1,165 Member
    #17
    jen2012 said:

    Thanks for your great post!
    Thanks for your great post! Happy Thanksgiving!

    Beth
    Happy Thanksgiving Im glad all is well

    michelle
  • janderson1964
    janderson1964 Member Posts: 2,215 Member
    #18
    Thanks for sharing. You are
    Thanks for sharing. You are right that ther is always hope.
  • Vickilg
    Vickilg Member Posts: 281 Member
    #19
    angelsbaby said:

    Beth
    Happy Thanksgiving Im glad all is well

    michelle

    Just What I Need To Hear
    You have no idea how much I needed to read your post today. I have been battling 3 1/2 years and am still battling. Its good to know that someone else had years of fighting but is now and has been NED for years. I pray that I am as fortunate as you. You have given me hope and encouragement to keep fighting. Thank you!
  • Phil64
    Phil64 Member Posts: 838 Member
    #20
    thanks for the post
    Beth,

    Thanks for the great post. I needed that. :-)

    Have a wonderful thanksgiving.

    Phil
  • danker
    danker Member Posts: 1,276 Member
    #21
    Beth
    Glad to hear you are doing so well. Continued good luck in the future!

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