2 years ago today I was diagnosed, what a crazy ride it has been

christinecarl
christinecarl Member Posts: 544 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Two years ago tonight my best friend drove me to the ER and I heard those awful words everyone dreads.

I am happy to say every 3 month checkup I have had has come back clean. I know how very lucky I am, I have seen up close what colon cancer can do when things are not going your way. I know that not every year will go this good and maybe one day cancer will win, but that day is not today. I have thought a lot about how cancer has changed me, some for the good and some for the bad.

Today I have thought a lot about the people here. The ones still fighting, that get knocked down but pick themselves up and still soldier on, the caregivers who always put themselves 2nd and now face the holidays without their loved one, and the ones that have passed on this year, who showed such grace and strength in the face of such pain and sorrow, but still inspire us to fight on.

So I raise a glass to you all, I pray for healing and happiness for you all in the coming year!

P.S. Suck it cancer, you lose 2 yrs in a row :P
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  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #2
    Happy Anniversary
    So very glad you shared your anniversary with all of us.

    Here's wishing you many more of the same with good health and happiness.

    Marie
  • christinecarl
    christinecarl Member Posts: 544 Member
    #3
    Lovekitties said:

    Happy Anniversary
    So very glad you shared your anniversary with all of us.

    Here's wishing you many more of the same with good health and happiness.

    Marie

    Thanks Marie, I always
    Thanks Marie, I always wanted to tell you your posts always make me smile, I love when you sign them Marie, who loves kitties. Because I too love them, I have two Vinnie and Cali.

    -Chris

    who loves kitties :)
  • Lori-S
    Lori-S Member Posts: 1,277 Member
    #4
    Yay Christine
    Wishing you many more happy anniversaries like this one
  • Erinb
    Erinb Member Posts: 293
    #5
    christinecarl said:

    Thanks Marie, I always
    Thanks Marie, I always wanted to tell you your posts always make me smile, I love when you sign them Marie, who loves kitties. Because I too love them, I have two Vinnie and Cali.

    -Chris

    who loves kitties :)

    Awesome
    That is fantastic news. I like your closing...
    Erin
  • Jaylo969
    Jaylo969 Member Posts: 824 Member
    #6
    That's right! Suck it Cancer!
    A note of congratulations to you Christine. Doing the happy dance with you and raising my cup of tea to us all.

    Good going!! And many, many more years of good health to you.

    -Pat
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #7
    Lovely!
    That's awesome! Here's to many more cancer-free years!

    *Hugs*
    Gail
  • mommyof2kds
    mommyof2kds Member Posts: 519
    #8
    tootsie1 said:

    Lovely!
    That's awesome! Here's to many more cancer-free years!

    *Hugs*
    Gail

    Chris, very well said.
    Chris, very well said. Congrats to you, you are winning the battle. One day at a time is all we can do. You are doing it beautifully. My 2 yr mark from diagnosis is coming up, hard to believe everything we have gone through. strength and courage to all who are fighting this beast.. Petrina
  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #9
    christinecarl said:

    Thanks Marie, I always
    Thanks Marie, I always wanted to tell you your posts always make me smile, I love when you sign them Marie, who loves kitties. Because I too love them, I have two Vinnie and Cali.

    -Chris

    who loves kitties :)

    Glad for all smiles!
    I have two also Sweetie and Smokey. Great companions and always manage to do some cat-magic to make me smile.

    Hugs

    Marie who loves kitties, too
  • johnnybegood
    johnnybegood Member Posts: 1,117 Member
    #10
    good for u
    it was also 2 year mark for me back in sept.i am also NED and it is encouraging to know that the ones who were dx around the same time i was are doing well...Godbless...johnnybegood
  • Sonia32
    Sonia32 Member Posts: 1,071 Member
    #11
    Hehe Chris
    I raise a glass with you! heres to two years, and hopefully many more.

    Hugs
    Sonia
  • Sonia32
    Sonia32 Member Posts: 1,071 Member
    #12
    johnnybegood said:

    good for u
    it was also 2 year mark for me back in sept.i am also NED and it is encouraging to know that the ones who were dx around the same time i was are doing well...Godbless...johnnybegood

    Congrats
    Johnnybegood to your two year mark.

    hugs
    sonia
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #13
    I'm dancing for you!!!
    Soon it will be 3, then 4, then, 10, then 20....

    BIG hugs, dearheart!!!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • msccolon
    msccolon Member Posts: 1,917 Member
    #14
    yay!
    Thanks for posting your good news! Joining in on the naked happy dance here! I raise a glass to your 2 year anniversary, Christine - 2, cancer -0!
    mary
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #15
    Chris
    Thanks for sharing your wonderful news; I am really happy for you. It sure sounds like things are going well for you. I am glad you post.
  • Kenny H.
    Kenny H. Member Posts: 502 Member
    #16
    AnneCan said:

    Chris
    Thanks for sharing your wonderful news; I am really happy for you. It sure sounds like things are going well for you. I am glad you post.

    Congrats on 2yr milestone.
    Congrats on 2yr milestone. look forward to that day myself! Thanks for the kind words.
  • soccermom13
    soccermom13 Member Posts: 224
    #17
    Dancing with you!
    I hit the 2 year mark in November and I did not know how to feel! The first year is so crazy - with treatment, surgery etc., and waiting for the other shoe to drop with each checkup. Then, this past year was mostly wonderful as I got back to "normal" things and back into health. I was really affected by the wonderful people who lost their battle this year, encouraged by all the wonderful people fighting and amazed by the caregivers who have to stand on the sidelines. I am grateful for today and all the possibilities that await me. Dancing with you today!!!
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #18
    Congratulations
    Congratulations just doesn't seem the right word, but it is as far as your victory of being cancer free. I'm just a couple days ahead of you on finding out. Yup you will never forget that day. I'm also just two years out so knowing exactly where you are coming from. Enjoy your holidays.

    Kim
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #19
    Thanks Christine
    Thanks, Christine and congrats that you've beat the beast down!
  • bruins1971
    bruins1971 Member Posts: 227
    #20
    awesome news
    Way to go and congratulations on being two years free of this terrible disease. If you don't mind me asking what stage where you at DX? I hope and pray that one day I too will be able to be NED for 2 years, then 5, then 10 then 20 and so on. Honestly I just want to get my life back to normal and get back to work...

    Bobby in Dallas
  • christinecarl
    christinecarl Member Posts: 544 Member
    #21
    bruins1971 said:

    awesome news
    Way to go and congratulations on being two years free of this terrible disease. If you don't mind me asking what stage where you at DX? I hope and pray that one day I too will be able to be NED for 2 years, then 5, then 10 then 20 and so on. Honestly I just want to get my life back to normal and get back to work...

    Bobby in Dallas

    Bruins I was stage III B
    I hope you get your wish and live many many years. I believe you are new to this right? The beginning is so scary and emotional. The two year mark was always sort of a bench mark for me, after my mom was diagnosed with colon cancer she only made it 2 yrs, so I have surpassed that and feel so grateful. I my heart breaks for people with small children that face this. I will keep you in my prayers.

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