13 year Breast cancer suvivor

auntie60
auntie60 Member Posts: 3
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I am currently a 13 year Breast cancer suvivor I took the attitude
you take the cards you are dealt in life and tht you can't change your
life cards like you can your cards whwn you are playing poker. when
you are playing poker you wwtn to exchange your cards to get a better
hand so you can win the pot in the middle you can't do that with your
life cards although you would like to. I am also praying for those
newly diagnosed and those currently undergoing breast cancer treatment
I am grateful God has given these 13 years of being cancer free. there
were two times when he could have said Donna I want you home with me
but didn't because he knew my mom would need me later which she did I
lost her a year ago to ovarian cancer. althrough out my cancer treatment
I had positive attitude and still have it.
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  • crselby
    crselby Member Posts: 441 Member
    #2
    Cancer free survivors out there?
    Dear Auntie,

    It sure is nice to hear from a long term survivor like you who has been cancer free for so many years! I want to walk in your footsteps. When I am 13 years out, I want to give hope to the "newbies" by being an example like you, to show, "see, there is a quality life after cancer." Thank you for posting.

    I'd like to hear from more survivors, veterans, warriors, and Pinks who have made it for many years cancer-free.... Are you out there? Can we get to where you are?
    ~~Connie~~
  • liveinhope
    liveinhope Member Posts: 83
    #3
    crselby said:

    Cancer free survivors out there?
    Dear Auntie,

    It sure is nice to hear from a long term survivor like you who has been cancer free for so many years! I want to walk in your footsteps. When I am 13 years out, I want to give hope to the "newbies" by being an example like you, to show, "see, there is a quality life after cancer." Thank you for posting.

    I'd like to hear from more survivors, veterans, warriors, and Pinks who have made it for many years cancer-free.... Are you out there? Can we get to where you are?
    ~~Connie~~

    Hello,I have been coming to
    Hello,I have been coming to this site for the last 6-8months.I am a 18-year breast cancer survivor.At the time of my diagnosis this illness was not so common in India(where I live).Two weeks after my mastectomy while searching for a prosthesis i came across a very calm and serene lady who said she was a 13-year survivor.I remember that moment because I felt as if a tight knot in my chest was released and I could breathe easily!!
    Life took a turn again last year when our 30year old son was detected to have stomach cancer.He is well now and we are learning again to take each day as it comes.
    I love the spirit of the girls on this site and what a great support group this is.
    I love the hills and in the last few years I have taken to trekking.I am leaving for a trek to the Garhwal Himalayas with a group of 8 friends.This gives me time to connect with myself and my surroundings.Each trek in the Himalayas keeps me going for the next few years.I will remember you all when i am there. Nisha
  • Snowkitty
    Snowkitty Member Posts: 295
    #4
    Thank you for your good
    Thank you for your good wishes. It's great to hear from someone who has survived so long; congratulations.

    Here's to many more 13 years.

    Cindy
  • smalldoggroomer
    smalldoggroomer Member Posts: 1,184
    #5
    Thank you very much. These
    Thank you very much. These kind of post always give me a lift and more hope. I wish there were more. Take care and many many more years cancer FREE!!! Kay,
  • Heatherbelle
    Heatherbelle Member Posts: 1,226 Member
    #6
    Thank you Auntie for posting
    Thank you Auntie for posting with us, and giving us hope and inspiration :) It personally means alot to me & here's to a lifetime of cancer free years for you!!
    *hugs*
    Heather
  • anaumann
    anaumann Member Posts: 60 Member
    #7
    so happy to hear good news
    As I recover from my masectomy and stress about everything, its so nice to hear from those who have made it through. I am praying for relief from my anxiety while I try to be more positive. thanks, ann
  • Pinkpower
    Pinkpower Member Posts: 437
    #8
    anaumann said:

    so happy to hear good news
    As I recover from my masectomy and stress about everything, its so nice to hear from those who have made it through. I am praying for relief from my anxiety while I try to be more positive. thanks, ann

    It truly is wonderful to
    It truly is wonderful to hear from our veterans who have survived for over 10yrs now. It sure gives us all hope for a cancer free future.

    Lupe
  • Lighthouse_7
    Lighthouse_7 Member Posts: 1,566 Member
    #9
    Pinkpower said:

    It truly is wonderful to
    It truly is wonderful to hear from our veterans who have survived for over 10yrs now. It sure gives us all hope for a cancer free future.

    Lupe

    Thanks, great to hear from
    Thanks, great to hear from long term survivors!
    Wanda
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #10
    Lighthouse_7 said:

    Thanks, great to hear from
    Thanks, great to hear from long term survivors!
    Wanda

    I have survived my first
    I have survived my first breast cancer on the left for 17 years, of course then I got it on the other side, a whole new primary, so I hope that gives you guys some hope. My kids were 3 years and 8 months old, now they are 17 and 19. and although the clock is ticking on the new cancer, the old one is going strong. !!!
    Oh yes my friend who I have talked to through all of this is 20 years, 5cm tumor 2 nodes, 2 children after, and still going strong!!!!
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #11
    I almost made it. I had
    I almost made it. I had Stage 3A in 1987 and then had a 22 year remssion. Had a recurrence, bone mets, in 2009. But I'm planning on at least another 23 years!
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #12
    As I've posted before....
    Over 5 years on the rectal, 4 years on the breast...NO SIGN of reoccurance, altho I am checked years with scans/mammos, etc...

    Hugs to you, auntie...you make me look forward to the future!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    #13
    KathiM said:

    As I've posted before....
    Over 5 years on the rectal, 4 years on the breast...NO SIGN of reoccurance, altho I am checked years with scans/mammos, etc...

    Hugs to you, auntie...you make me look forward to the future!

    Hugs, Kathi

    What a great way to start the morning!
    All of us newbies love, love, love your survival stories. Survival is not even the right word--I'd call it more--THRIVER stories. Thanks, Auntie--you certainly brightened my day and I'm sure lots of others. And thanks to all you other ladies who have posted your "Thriver" stories.

    Hugs, Renee
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    #14
    Thank you for posting this.
    Thank you for posting this. As a newbie it is very encouraging to hear from long time survivors! I wish you many many more years.

    Linda
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
    #15
    Auntie
    thanks for posting. It is wonderful to hear from someone who has been cancer free for so many years. Very encouraging news indeed!
    {{hugs}} Char
  • Miss Murphy
    Miss Murphy Member Posts: 302
    #16
    Uplifting
    It was just so encouraging to read this post as well as the other ones who have done well years after having bc espceially after reading the other posts this week. I guess there is always the yen with the yang. So it's good we can all share the good news along with the bad news along this journey.

    Hugs, Sally
  • sal314
    sal314 Member Posts: 599 Member
    #17
    crselby said:

    Cancer free survivors out there?
    Dear Auntie,

    It sure is nice to hear from a long term survivor like you who has been cancer free for so many years! I want to walk in your footsteps. When I am 13 years out, I want to give hope to the "newbies" by being an example like you, to show, "see, there is a quality life after cancer." Thank you for posting.

    I'd like to hear from more survivors, veterans, warriors, and Pinks who have made it for many years cancer-free.... Are you out there? Can we get to where you are?
    ~~Connie~~

    9 Years Cancer Free as of Sept 14th!
    And found out that life can still be rough even when you get through a cancer diagnoses. Not only have I fought and beat BC, I have a child that has Down syndrome, a child that is autisic and a father who has recently been diagnosed with terminal Esophageal cancer.

    I keep my attitude of gratitude pointed upward to the one that has sustained me and continues to carry me. I'm extremely grateful for all that I have and though it's hard, I always remind myself someone else has it worse off than I!

    Blessings,

    Sally
  • cathyp
    cathyp Member Posts: 379 Member
    #18
    Miss Murphy said:

    Uplifting
    It was just so encouraging to read this post as well as the other ones who have done well years after having bc espceially after reading the other posts this week. I guess there is always the yen with the yang. So it's good we can all share the good news along with the bad news along this journey.

    Hugs, Sally

    Aunt 45+ years
    My aunt had a radical mastectomy w/cobalt treatments over 45 years ago. She remains cancer free in her other breast w/no recurrences. She is 85 years old.

    I'm working on 3 years for IDC, double mastectomy, no other treatment. 21 years for Hodgkins Lymphoma.
  • faith_trust_and_a_little_bit_of_chemotherapy
    faith_trust_and_a_little_bit_of_chemotherapy Member Posts: 319 Member
    #19
    cathyp said:

    Aunt 45+ years
    My aunt had a radical mastectomy w/cobalt treatments over 45 years ago. She remains cancer free in her other breast w/no recurrences. She is 85 years old.

    I'm working on 3 years for IDC, double mastectomy, no other treatment. 21 years for Hodgkins Lymphoma.

    Ladies, thank you for sharing positive stories...
    They are encouraging to read and so hopeful.
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294 Member
    #20
    missrenee said:

    What a great way to start the morning!
    All of us newbies love, love, love your survival stories. Survival is not even the right word--I'd call it more--THRIVER stories. Thanks, Auntie--you certainly brightened my day and I'm sure lots of others. And thanks to all you other ladies who have posted your "Thriver" stories.

    Hugs, Renee

    Thank you
    please continue to post. Recently we have experienced a lot of recurrences and very resistant types of cancer. I am personaly 26 months out of stage IIIC.
    New Flower
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    #21
    Pinkpower said:

    It truly is wonderful to
    It truly is wonderful to hear from our veterans who have survived for over 10yrs now. It sure gives us all hope for a cancer free future.

    Lupe

    Congrats on the 13 years!
    Congrats on the 13 years! It is so great to know that someone can go that long with no recurrence.

    Thanks, Megan

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