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Celebrating 9 years cancer free today...

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Lisa Rose
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Mar 20, 2011 - 8:29 am

Brief History
Surgery March 20,2002 - Stage 3c rectal cancer with 10 positive lymph nodes.

So on this beautiful sunny day and the first day of spring I am thrilled to be starting my 10th year in remission.

Just wanted to share my story for anyone just starting this journey - have faith.

Lisa
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Mar 20, 2011 - 8:42 am

Thank you for sharing, it is always great to hear from long term survivors...I am currently in remission too almost 2.5 yrs (stage 4), it can be done...

HUGS
Beth
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Sonia32
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Mar 20, 2011 - 8:58 am

..and congrats. Hugs needed to read this today, I was diagnosed exactly the same, stage 3, 10/11 lymph nodes positive. Waiting on scan results, hope I can be like you, and hit my 2 year mark. Thanks Beth for also sharing 2.5 years is great. :-)))

Sonia
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Vickilg
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Mar 20, 2011 - 10:08 am

This is wonderful news!!!! I am very happy for you. Thank you so much for sharing your story! I appreciate it.

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christinecarl
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Mar 20, 2011 - 10:39 am

That is AWESOME!!!!! Thanks for sharing that, it is quite the accomplishment. It helps to hear from long term survivors, it helps give me faith that it can be.
AnneCan
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Mar 20, 2011 - 12:12 pm

What a wonderful anniversary to celebrate!
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scouty
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Mar 20, 2011 - 12:17 pm

Have a wonderful day LP2!!!

Thanks so much for helping me over the years, you know you are one of the key contributors to the positives in my journey. I think it is so cool that a few of the best friends I have now I met on this site many years ago.

See you in Chicago and cheers my friend!

Love, LP1

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Mar 20, 2011 - 12:32 pm

I know that you and Lisa (Scouty) did your alternative cures together back in the day when even less of us were surviving. It's your stories that encourage us, and keep us fighting. Living proof that no matter what stage you are, you can survive! There are more of you out there than i think is realized on this board, since so few come back to tell their tale. Thank you for inspiring us!

Diagnosed stage IIIc August, 2007. Diagnosed stage IV May, 2010 with two recurrences back to back. NED for ten months, and counting!

Hugs,
Krista
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kristasplace
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Mar 20, 2011 - 1:29 pm

What a wonderful thing to do, Graci! It sounds difficult, but it would be an awesome tribute to those who've survived, and to those who didn't. So many have passed away just since i joined in 2007, there were many more who died before then. It would be nice to see some of their old posts.

Many hugs, and good luck with it!

Krista
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Mar 20, 2011 - 1:23 pm

That's just FABULOUS!!! Keep up the good work!

*hugs*
Gail
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Kanort
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Mar 20, 2011 - 1:37 pm

What a gift of encouragement and hope you have just given to others! Enjoy your special day, and I, too, am blessed with many special friends I have met on this site.

Blessings,

Kay
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Mar 20, 2011 - 1:46 pm

Hi Lisa Rose, thank you for your positive post. My husband Dx August 2010, stage 3 10 nodes positive out of 13! He has just finished 8 cycles of xeloda, so happy at the moment, ct 28th march, your story has given us both loads of hope.
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Mar 20, 2011 - 5:02 pm

WOW WAY TO GO GIRL HUGS TINA
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Mar 20, 2011 - 5:09 pm

It is great to hear your wonderful news!!! Thanks for posting.

Hugs,
Sara
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KathiM
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Mar 20, 2011 - 5:42 pm

....and I am dancing for the 10 years!!!

YEA!!!

Knuffels, Kathi
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thxmiker
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Mar 20, 2011 - 6:56 pm

I look forward to the day I can say that.

Best Always, mike
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Sundanceh
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Mar 20, 2011 - 7:14 pm

#9 is certainly a good number for you:)

Congratulations on this milestone - must be very liberating to look back at where you were - and where you are now.

I've been fighting constantly 7-years, (Stage IV now) - I'm in the other club - the Long Term Actively Fighting Group. Two different sub-sets from the same community, but equally important to those who are fighting Cancer as they can see the side that has made it and the other side where long-termers are fighting to make it.

Kudos to you!

-Craig

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Mar 20, 2011 - 7:20 pm

Lisa,

That is so inspiring and gives me hope. I have just started my journey and pray I will be posting in 10 years as you are now. You truly have been blessed! Congratulations!

Pam
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Mar 20, 2011 - 7:26 pm

Hi Lisa,

I havn't ever posted on this site but I have been on here everyday since diagnosis Aug of last year..

I was diagnosed whilst 4 months pregnant with baby number 2 :( I have a 16 month baby also.
Dr thought my cancer was early stage as it was only just T2 but after surgery it was found to be in 11 lymph nodes...I am only 27

But to cut a long story short I wanted to write to you today to say thank you!!! Your story brought me sooo much hope when everything in my life seemed to be doomed!!! Your situation of 10 years cancer free with 10 positive nodes gave me hope that I too maybe around to see my beautiful babies grow up!!! Thats all I want in life and even if I only get 10 more years at least my babies will get to know me..

Thank you for giving me hope!!!!
Thank you for giving me inspiration!!!!!

From Chrissy
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menright
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Mar 20, 2011 - 8:08 pm

That is wonderful and inspiring. Good for you and a ray of hope for those of us still pursuing an extended period of NED.

Thanks for sharing.

Mike
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Mar 20, 2011 - 8:26 pm

Congratulations!!! Very inspiring!!! Thanks to everyone for sharing..
Elizabeth
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Mar 20, 2011 - 8:36 pm

AWSOME! Thanks for sharing...My 27 yr old son was diagnosed one year age 030910 stage 3 rectal ca. Your news gives me hope...
Thank you...!
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usakat
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Mar 21, 2011 - 12:28 am

Baby Lisa, Congratulations dear friend. So nice to read your good news!
msp1953
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Mar 21, 2011 - 6:42 am

My husband and I needed to hear your success. Frank, my husband is 3 weeks into stage 3 with 11 nodes positive...so very happy to hear a story of a long term survivor....

Thank you so much for sharing.

Gail
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ron50
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Mar 21, 2011 - 7:38 am

I too am thrilled to see you starting your tenth year. I wish you a long happy and healthy life and to all the others on this board....Hugs .Ron.
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Mar 21, 2011 - 9:05 am

Lisa,

Congrats and thanks for sharing your story. It has been 8 years since my diagnosis of stage 3 also. You story is soooo helpful to those just diagnosed. When I first came to this site in 2003 I wanted to hear stories like yours. Your post will give hope to sooooo many. I am happy that I found this site. You and others have helped me so much over the years.

Maureen
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Lisa Rose
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Mar 21, 2011 - 1:09 pm

First I would like to thank everyone for your kind words and best wishes.

Your personal stories meant a great deal to me and I am happy that my story made a difference in your lives. Stay strong ~ keep the faith ~ take it one day at a time.

Lisa

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Mar 24, 2011 - 4:32 am

Congratulations, fellow "old-timer"! -- Great to see your name/face again, especially with this uplifting, inspiring news. You bring joy and hope to many!

Tara
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Scambuster
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Mar 24, 2011 - 4:56 am

Hi Lisa Rose.

I am curious if you followed any alternative treatments / diet etc which you think helped you get through and be a long term survivor.

Congratulations and happy to see you here. You are certainly an inspiration.

Regds
Scam
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Mar 24, 2011 - 10:19 am

I am so happy for you!! Enjoy the sunshine.

Amy
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TMac52
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Mar 24, 2011 - 10:50 am

You are an angel...........I needed you today!!! I finished my mop-up chemo on Monday and have been feeling good about it. But there are so many recurrances here its scary. It is so nice to see someone post with a long history of NED after having gone through the pain and agony of this horrible disease. THANK YOU SO MUCH and God Bless. Tom
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abmb
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Mar 24, 2011 - 9:40 pm

Congratulations, very big anniversary for you. Gives hope to all those on this board! Margaret
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Mar 25, 2011 - 8:52 am

Lisa

Thanks so much for sending this message. I remember you from when I first came to this site.
My husband was diagnosed Jan. 06 stage 3 rectal cancer with 10 nodes positive. He has been cancer free since then. You were always one who gave me hope.

thank you
val
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hopeforcure49
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Mar 25, 2011 - 9:43 am

I'm very happy for you. And this has made me very happy to hear. I'm still on chemo for liver mets, but hope to hear good news soon. Ct scan due this month. Blessing LOurdes
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Mar 26, 2011 - 9:44 pm

lisa
congrats on 9 years. over the years you have given me inspiration to fight and beat this
all the best
never.ever give up!!
be well
bruce
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Annabelle41415
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Mar 26, 2011 - 9:47 pm

That is wonderful news. Congratulations.

Kim
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Kathleen808
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Mar 26, 2011 - 10:48 pm

Lisa,

That is wonderful news!!!! Thanks for sharing!

Aloha,
Kathleen
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Mar 30, 2011 - 3:01 pm

Lisa

Thank you for sharing your great news - you have heartened me so much. I was diagnosed last July with stage 3, with 3 out of 21 lymph nodes affected. I finished my last chemo cycle last week but can't help but thinking 'What next....?'

Your story has filled me with hope! I feel renewed positive thoughts and am determined not to let this get me down any more!!!
Thanks again

Elaine
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