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5 years today

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Moesimo
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Mar 17, 2008 - 7:21 am

Five years ago today I was told the horrible news, "I have bad news, you have a mass." I had a colonoscopy to check on my colitis. I thought the symptoms were the colitis acting up. I was found to have stage 3 rectal cancer. I have had 3 surgeries, chemo/radiation, 11 hospitalization some of which included bowel obstuctions. It wasn't always easy and I somtimes wondered if I was going to make it. My family and friends and you on the ACS siteall helped me through.

I am so happy to be writing this. thanks for all your support.

For all of you still in treatment, it does get better.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!! WOOOOHOOO
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nudgie
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Mar 17, 2008 - 8:06 am

CONGRATS with dancing with NED :) :) !!!!!!!
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tootsie1
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Mar 17, 2008 - 8:15 am

Wow. Another 5-year survivor! The numbers are growing!
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KathiM
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Mar 17, 2008 - 1:29 pm

YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA!!!

NAKED HAPPY DANCE!!!

You have been such support and inspiration to me, congrats on the BIG anniversary!

Hugs, Kathi
RunnerZ
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Mar 17, 2008 - 3:41 pm

From a nine year survivor to a five year survivor (I was stage 3 rectal cancer), congratulations!! I also had some roadblocks, both physically and psychologically, but I am still here running and working and parenting and shoveling more snow that most of you could ever imagine (western NY). Keep up the good work, you are now a tested veteran survivor!

pink05
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Mar 17, 2008 - 4:09 pm

That is great news, congratulations!!!

-Lee-
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kangatoo
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Mar 17, 2008 - 4:24 pm

Congratulations mo!!!!!! I had an early morning this day and a few minutes before I go off to work so I came in for a lurk. Fancy that....5 years gal...whoopeeee! Great to see you doing so well and we hope many more years to come. I'll try and get back shortly and touch base with others.
Be well n be safe...huggs, Ross n Jen
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jenalynet
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Mar 17, 2008 - 7:13 pm

Five Years...Yeah !! That's great news and I love reading about survival with this rotten disease..Congrats, Audrey.
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crg123
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Mar 17, 2008 - 8:28 pm

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAH!!
Naked, laughing, happy, I BEAT the BEAST dance!!
Cheryl
rmap59
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Mar 17, 2008 - 8:38 pm

Thanks for sharing. I am a one year survivor and am looking forward to my 5th anniversary. Good job!!!!
Robin
HowardJ
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Mar 17, 2008 - 8:54 pm

Great news...Thanks for sharing! Celebrate!!

Howard
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vinny3
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Mar 17, 2008 - 11:57 pm

That's wonderful Maureen. You are an inspiration to the rest of us who hope we can continue to follow in your footsteps.

Dick
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betina61
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Mar 18, 2008 - 8:34 am

What a great birthday 5YEARS!!!!Thank you for sharing your great news,I'll be praying that all of us will be writing a post like yours on this board.
hopefulone
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Mar 18, 2008 - 6:46 pm

Awesome! congratulations and God Bless

Diane
fedester
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Mar 18, 2008 - 9:07 pm

mo,
great news!!!!!!!!!!!!
you made it girl.
be well
never,ever give up
bruce
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ron50
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Mar 19, 2008 - 4:10 am

Congratulatios mate and my best wishes for a long and healthy life. Ron.
valley
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Mar 19, 2008 - 10:37 am

Great News! My husband is a two year survivor (stage 3 rectal cancer) looking forward to five!
valley
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Mar 19, 2008 - 10:38 am

Great News! My husband is a two year survivor (stage 3 rectal cancer) looking forward to five!
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