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another year begins

ron50
ron50 CSN Member Posts: 1,723 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
This morning nine years ago I was waking up in recovery from surgery the previous evening to remove a tumour of the descending colon including six cancerous nodes. So begins year ten. I remember my discussion with the doctor that morning. He told me that I would almost certainly succumb to the cancer and I replied " I don't know what I'll die from doc but it's not cancer". He laughed and wished me well. I wish you all well,Ron.
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  • HowardJ
    HowardJ CSN Member Posts: 474
    #2
    Ron,

    Glad you're here to share your insight and experience with us.

    Wishing you many more years...

    Howard
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  • Monicaemilia
    Monicaemilia CSN Member Posts: 455 Member
    #3
    Ron: You are just the inspiration I needed today (3rd day into chemo cycle and feeling kinda crappy). Thanks for the reminder that the strength and determination of the human spirit has a lot to do with recovery. Monica
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  • valeriec
    valeriec CSN Member Posts: 348 Member
    #4
    Ron,
    Thanks for such a uplifting post. Survival stories like yours give other survivors and caregivers hope.

    Wishing you many more years of good health and happiness.

    God bless-

    ValerieC
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  • StacyGleaso
    StacyGleaso CSN Member Posts: 1,233 Member
    #5
    Ron,

    You are amazing....but you already know that!! Tomorrow is the anniversary of my surgery...seems like only yesterday, not 5 yrs ago! lol

    All my best for your 2007 to be nothing but terrific!!!

    Stacy
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  • taraHK
    taraHK CSN Member Posts: 1,952 Member
    #6
    Happy Anniversary! And please keep sharing each anniversary and cause for celebration with us. It is inspirational and a real lift. Have a great year 10!
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  • jams67
    jams67 CSN Member Posts: 925 Member
    #7
    Thank you for sharing! Your story makes us all realize that the fight is worth fighting. The beast can be conquered!
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  • nanuk
    nanuk CSN Member Posts: 1,358 Member
    #8
    funny how this monstor makes us appreciate each day with a new perspective. Thanks for your consistent support here. and remain-cancer free.
    Bud
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  • Patrusha
    Patrusha CSN Member Posts: 487
    #9
    That is so encouraging Ron. I'm glad you're here nine years later to tell the story!
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  • foxy
    foxy CSN Member Posts: 188 Member
    #10
    Hi Ron, great news that you have past year nine, you will not quite catch me, but all the best for many more healthy years.

    Virginia from down under!
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  • spongebob
    spongebob CSN Member Posts: 2,565 Member
    #11
    Great post, Ron Congrats on showing that doctorand the Dragon that you were right that morning 9 years ago!

    Cheers

    - SB
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  • kerry
    kerry CSN Member Posts: 1,313 Member
    #12
    This morning I woke up and read your post - Ron, you made my day!! Congratulations!

    Kerry
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  • alta29
    alta29 CSN Member Posts: 435 Member
    #13
    Hi Ron
    I didnt know we share the same date..only that mine was 2 years ago...
    God bless
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  • RunnerZ
    RunnerZ CSN Member Posts: 185
    #14
    Ron,
    Congratulations on another year old friend! When I found this site you were at your 5 year mark, and you gave me such hope. Now here I am 8 years out from cancer and feeling great and cancer free. You were one of the only truly long-term survivors that I knew of (other than celebs like Daryl Strawberry-pro baseball player). Your words of encouragement and empathy have always been appreciated. Keep living and proving that Dr. wrong....I will too!
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  • scouty
    scouty CSN Member Posts: 1,965 Member
    #16
    Congradulations Ron!!!!!!!! AND thank you so much for continuing to post and give inspiration like you do!!!!!

    (((((((((Ron))))))))

    Lisa P.
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  • Betsydoglover
    Betsydoglover CSN Member Posts: 1,248 Member
    #17
    Hi Ron -

    Sorry to be late posting. Congrats to you and especially thanks so much for thinking of us and posting your hopeful news. It makes us all feel better!

    Take care, celebrate and keep coming back to us with more good news,
    Betsy
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  • KathiM
    KathiM CSN Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #18
    YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA!!!

    NAKED HAPPY DANCE, Ron!!!!

    Hugs, Kathi
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  • 66Rose
    66Rose CSN Member Posts: 58
    #19
    Congrats Ron!!!!!

    Amen PTL!

    Liz :)
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  • jenalynet
    jenalynet CSN Member Posts: 361 Member
    #20
    I'm glad I got on and read your post, it's making my evening enjoyable with happy thoughts..Hugs, Audrey.
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  • vinny3
    vinny3 CSN Member Posts: 928 Member
    #21
    It's so nice of you to keep us informed. It gives those of us who are not so far down the road hope and inspiration. Congratulations.

    ****
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