One Year Ago Today....

mgm42
mgm42 Member Posts: 491 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
One year ago today, I completed the 33rd and final radiation treatment for my breast cancer. I had a lumpectomy, followed by an Oncotype test, chemo therapy, hair loss, nail problems, aches and pains, radiation and a fatigue. BUT, here I am today with a full head of hair, healthy nails, decent eyebrows and lashes, and feeling better and more energetic than I did before I was diagnosed. I’m so very, very happy and grateful.

God is good, cancer doctors and nurses are dedicated and caring, family is loving and supportive, the people on this CSN site are fantastic, and LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL.

I wish for you all who are starting out on your journey and those who are in the midst of that journey -- hope, strength and courage to hang in there. I’m here to tell you that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Keep your eye on the prize. I love you all. Hugs, Marilynn
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  • Kat11
    Kat11 Member Posts: 1,931 Member
    #2
    Thank you Marilynn, I'm glad
    Thank you Marilynn, I'm glad to hear this kind of news. I am just starting this journey. So I will wait for the lite at the end.
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #3
    Congratulations Marilynn!
    Congratulations Marilynn! Thank you for posting this. It is certainly uplifting!
  • CR1954
    CR1954 Member Posts: 1,390 Member
    #4
    Marilynn......
    Congratulations on reaching this milestone! I'm so very happy that things are going well for you!

    You are a beautiful person Marilynn, and you bring such encouragementto this board....

    Hugs,

    CR
  • cats_toy
    cats_toy Member Posts: 1,462 Member
    #5
    wonderful milestone Marilyn
    always good to get another year past the treatment. I am on approx 18 months out of my last rads. Yes, we do get over it and most of the hair is back in it's rightful spots, except some of those eyebrows have strayed down to the chin area!!! imagine that!

    =^..^=
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #6
    :-)
    Thank you Marilynn for sharing your milestone with us and what a milestone it is! It just goes to show that even though we endure all the things you have mentioned we can still come out more polished then the jewel we were before all this occurred. It is a transformation of sorts, not one I would wish on anyone but still we change as a result. I am truly happy for you and wish you many, many more years to worship your God, Love your Family, visit with us and to fully enjoy the life you have fought so hard to keep.

    Congrats my friend,

    RE
  • mgm42
    mgm42 Member Posts: 491 Member
    #7
    RE said:

    :-)
    Thank you Marilynn for sharing your milestone with us and what a milestone it is! It just goes to show that even though we endure all the things you have mentioned we can still come out more polished then the jewel we were before all this occurred. It is a transformation of sorts, not one I would wish on anyone but still we change as a result. I am truly happy for you and wish you many, many more years to worship your God, Love your Family, visit with us and to fully enjoy the life you have fought so hard to keep.

    Congrats my friend,

    RE

    I love that baby. My
    I love that baby. My youngest grandchild is going to 5 this July. Ugh. How time flies. Enjoy every moment with that precious baby. LOve, Marilynn
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #8
    I'm so glad you are doing well!!!!
    I am coming up on 3 years post-treatment....July 4, to be exact...

    I'm dancing with you, and for you!!!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • taleena
    taleena Member Posts: 1,612 Member
    #9
    Marilynn.. thank you so much
    Marilynn.. thank you so much for sharing.. for your support... for your input... it is much needed and appreciated.. it is stories such as yours that helps me, now, daily, continue to put one foot in front of the other on this scary, confusing, journey... when all I would do without you and others on this site... is stay in bed with the covers pulled over my head! Congratulations!!! Keeping my eyes on the the prize!

    Hugs, Love & Friendship

    ~T
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    #10
    taleena said:

    Marilynn.. thank you so much
    Marilynn.. thank you so much for sharing.. for your support... for your input... it is much needed and appreciated.. it is stories such as yours that helps me, now, daily, continue to put one foot in front of the other on this scary, confusing, journey... when all I would do without you and others on this site... is stay in bed with the covers pulled over my head! Congratulations!!! Keeping my eyes on the the prize!

    Hugs, Love & Friendship

    ~T

    Congrats on your
    Congrats on your anniversary! Thank you for sharing that with us!
  • mgm42
    mgm42 Member Posts: 491 Member
    #11
    KathiM said:

    I'm so glad you are doing well!!!!
    I am coming up on 3 years post-treatment....July 4, to be exact...

    I'm dancing with you, and for you!!!

    Hugs, Kathi

    Hurray for our side. Kathi,
    Hurray for our side. Kathi, you were one of the first to welcome me to this site. You gave me courage, you gave hope, and you gave me helpful information - especially, WATER, DRINK WATER, DRINK WATER AND THEN DRINK MORE WATER. You are an amazing woman. Hugs, Marilynn
  • Moopy23
    Moopy23 Member Posts: 1,751 Member
    #12
    My Thanks and Congratulations
    Marilyn, thank you for your example of hope, strength, and courage on the bc journey. I start rads on Monday and appreciate your timely message.

    Congratulations to you.
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #13
    Congrats Marilynn! And,
    Congrats Marilynn! And, thanks for your positive words!
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #14
    Congratulations, Marilynn!
    A significant milestone! Best wishes to you for many, many, many more anniversaries like today's!

    Kind regards, Susan
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #15
    Christmas Girl said:

    Congratulations, Marilynn!
    A significant milestone! Best wishes to you for many, many, many more anniversaries like today's!

    Kind regards, Susan

    Congrats! Wishing you the
    Congrats! Wishing you the best in your future!
  • Taina
    Taina Member Posts: 166
    #16
    So happy and proud of you
    I'm just starting my journey. I wil have my surgery/lumpectomy & some lymph nodes removal on Jly 9, 2009. Reading your outcome has giving me lots of hope. May God keep giving you the strength you need and your family. Thanks for sharing you story.
  • Kristin N
    Kristin N Member Posts: 1,968 Member
    #17
    Just sending congrats
    Just sending congrats Marilynn! Great news!
  • trecsdss
    trecsdss Member Posts: 22
    #18
    Congratulations!
    I am new to this journey and to this site. It was really helpful and hopeful to read your post. Thank you for sharing your experience.
  • ladybug22
    ladybug22 Member Posts: 646
    #19
    Way to go. here to you.mgm42
    Way to go. here to you.mgm42 god is good
  • steff5163
    steff5163 Member Posts: 56
    #20
    Thank you for the words of
    Thank you for the words of encouragement, I am just starting treatment and its nice to hear there is light and the end of the tunnel. COngratulation an God bless you.
    Steff
  • aurora2009
    aurora2009 Member Posts: 544 Member
    #21
    Kristin N said:

    Just sending congrats
    Just sending congrats Marilynn! Great news!

    Thank you sooooooooooo much for posting
    And congratulations on your first of many aniverseries to come!!!!!

    I am still kind of new here and it really is inspirational to hear from someone who has made it to the other side!!!

    Thank you

    Aurora

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