An update - it's been FOR.EV.ER!

angela k
angela k Member Posts: 7
edited March 2016 in Anal Cancer #1

My presence here today is to offer hope to those who are fighting.  This board brought me great comfort as I fought my way back to normalacy following the years after treatment for Stage 3B squamous cell carcinoma.

I am happy to report that in November I had my final annual check up with my surgical oncologist at Baylor Scott & White in Temple, Texas, sprinting through the five-year mark. I am healthier and happier at 52 than any other time in my life.

I remain steadfast in my message that it's best to be your own best advocate, that you need to tend to your body/mind and spirit, eating clean matters, not to settle for less than you deserve, and choose to be happy each and every day.

I rarely think consciously about my cancer experience anymore.  But it is ever present in the away I approach life and love.  I am forever changed.

God bless you all.

Angela 

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  • pializ
    pializ Member Posts: 508 Member
    #2
    It seems like forever!

    Fantastic news! I am so glad you have posted after so long. I have often thought of you and just so very pleased to know you are doing well. 

    May you always have good health

    Liz

  • mp327
    mp327 Member Posts: 4,440 Member
    #3
    Hi Angela!

    I am so happy to see you come back here to update us!  Congratulations on being discharged by your doctor--that is so awesome!  I'm very glad to hear you are doing so very well, are healthy and happy, and enjoying life to the fullest!  Cancer does, indeed, change us--in some good ways, actually!

    May God always bless you with the good health you now enjoy.  Stay happy and come back here any time to say hello!

    Love ya!

    Martha

  • TraceyUSA
    TraceyUSA Member Posts: 316
    #4
    Angela

    Thank you for posting!  Five years is AWESOME!  

    At first, I could not imagine a day going by when I didn't think of cancer but the time between those thoughts gets longer and longer.  Yes, it has changed us but not always for the worse.  I definitely am more grateful for all my blessings and have much more faith now.

    Continued wellness and blessings to you!

    Tracey

  • AZANNIE
    AZANNIE Member Posts: 445 Member
    #5
    Congrats!

    Congrats on your final annual check up! Fantastic news! 

    Best wishes to you!

    Ann

     

  • jcruz
    jcruz Member Posts: 379 Member
    #6
    congratulations!!

    Oh Angela I am so happy for your good news.  Thank you for sharing it with us.

    Janet

  • nonichol
    nonichol Member Posts: 170
    #7
    Congrats

    Awesome news thanks for sharing!

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