I have reached the

nudgie
nudgie Member Posts: 1,478 Member
5-year celebration mark with my cancer journey and wanted to take a moment to THANK my family here for all your guidance, support and prayers I have recieved over these 5-years.

5 years ago was a smack on the head for me as well as a shock. I was not sure how I would cope or get through this time in my life; yes, I had family, friends and church, but did not have that connection that is required for the hand-guidance needed during that time, but when I found YOU (family), I found that connection that gave me HOPE especially with information.

I knew I could turn my computer on, sign-on here, and ask any question I had and could receive support, guidance and hope to get through my day.

It is hard for me to really express my feelings of how much you guys really mean to me, so I will wrap my arms around you all and give you a virtual hug :)

I apologize for not posting as often as I used too, but I sign-on everyday and read every story and shed a tear or too.

I had my 5-year check-up and CT Scan yesterday (4/7/11) and my Onc and I talked about the next steps and he stated that we can now see each other once a year, but not to hesitate to contact him if I feel it's necessary. It's funny we are the same age; the doc and me and we actually went to high schools not too far from each other. Strange or faith?

History for those who are starting their journey: DX with Stage II Colon Cancer at age 42. Total obstruction; emergency surgery in 2006; Did FLOFOX & finished in Nov 2006; resection surgery in 2007 and been NED every since.

I was scared too death the entire journey and acted like a child sometimes, but did not loose faith.

Keep fighting, kicking, and screaming cause we will be here for you as well !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • jjaj133
    jjaj133 Member Posts: 867 Member
    Congratulations!
    I am thrilled for you. It's a long journey and you made it. Wonderful news. God Bless, jj
  • lizzydavis
    lizzydavis Member Posts: 893
    jjaj133 said:

    Congratulations!
    I am thrilled for you. It's a long journey and you made it. Wonderful news. God Bless, jj

    Such Wonderful News!
    Congratulations on your 5-year celebration! It warms my heart to hear this. I hope that you do something special to celebrate.

    Best wishes,
    Lizzy
  • soccermom13
    soccermom13 Member Posts: 224
    Congratulations!!!
    I was also DX Stage 2 Nov 2008 at age 49 and NED since. I appreciate your posts - they give me courage! I am so excited that you have hit the 5 year mark and going strong. Here's a toast to many, many more!!!
    Hugs
    Shanna
  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    Happy New Birthday!
    So very glad you are letting us celebrate this new beginning with you!

    You may not post often but your 'thought of the day' and 'friday riddle' are always a hit, and give us something fun to think about.

    Hugs to you and may there be many many more great years of NED.

    Marie who loves kitties
  • smokeyjoe
    smokeyjoe Member Posts: 1,425 Member

    Congratulations!!!
    I was also DX Stage 2 Nov 2008 at age 49 and NED since. I appreciate your posts - they give me courage! I am so excited that you have hit the 5 year mark and going strong. Here's a toast to many, many more!!!
    Hugs
    Shanna

    Celebrate!!! Good
    Celebrate!!! Good going!!! Thanks for letting us know :)
  • johnnybegood
    johnnybegood Member Posts: 1,117 Member

    Happy New Birthday!
    So very glad you are letting us celebrate this new beginning with you!

    You may not post often but your 'thought of the day' and 'friday riddle' are always a hit, and give us something fun to think about.

    Hugs to you and may there be many many more great years of NED.

    Marie who loves kitties

    oh nudgie
    i am so happy for you.i remembeer you were on here when i was first dx in 2008 with stage 3cc.you helped me alot and i am so glad you have made it to the 5 year mark.some of us dont get to as you may have read i was newly dx stage 4 with recurrence to liver and lung.please if you would still hang aroud to give me a hug and a prayer every once in a while.just live your life to the fullest and enjoy it....Godbless...johnnybegood
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member

    oh nudgie
    i am so happy for you.i remembeer you were on here when i was first dx in 2008 with stage 3cc.you helped me alot and i am so glad you have made it to the 5 year mark.some of us dont get to as you may have read i was newly dx stage 4 with recurrence to liver and lung.please if you would still hang aroud to give me a hug and a prayer every once in a while.just live your life to the fullest and enjoy it....Godbless...johnnybegood

    Happy ,happy ,happy , for you!.
    Celebrate it nudgie!
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    Nudgie
    Congratulations on such a momentous occasion! CELEBRATE!!!!!
  • angelsbaby
    angelsbaby Member Posts: 1,165 Member
    AnneCan said:

    Nudgie
    Congratulations on such a momentous occasion! CELEBRATE!!!!!

    nudgie
    yahooo awsome news

    michelle
  • maglets
    maglets Member Posts: 2,576 Member

    nudgie
    yahooo awsome news

    michelle

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    what a nice number five is.......congrats.....so happy

    mags
  • plh4gail
    plh4gail Member Posts: 1,238 Member
    Thank you for the wonderful
    Thank you for the wonderful post!

    Gail
  • HollyID
    HollyID Member Posts: 946 Member
    Nudgie...
    As always, you're an inspiration!!

    I love the number 5. Just love it!!

    Congrats, my friend, and you'll always be in my prayers.

    Love and Hugs,

    Holly
  • lesvanb
    lesvanb Member Posts: 905
    Congrats nudgie!
    Thanks so much for sharing your milestone with us, and for sharing your thoughts about support through all this. Means a lot.

    all the best, Leslie
  • Nana b
    Nana b Member Posts: 3,030 Member
    lesvanb said:

    Congrats nudgie!
    Thanks so much for sharing your milestone with us, and for sharing your thoughts about support through all this. Means a lot.

    all the best, Leslie

    Awesome, hope to be able to
    Awesome, hope to be able to make the same post in 2.5 years!
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    Shout it from the rooftops!
    Congrats to you- you deserve to shout your good news from the rooftops!!

    Live on!!!!

    Hugs,
    Lisa
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    lisa42 said:

    Shout it from the rooftops!
    Congrats to you- you deserve to shout your good news from the rooftops!!

    Live on!!!!

    Hugs,
    Lisa

    YAY!!!!
    Congrats to you!!!! Cannot wait til I can post a post like yours!!!!!

    Jennie
  • scouty
    scouty Member Posts: 1,965 Member
    Yahoo!!!
    Well done Nudgie!

    Looking back and seeing what an emotional mess we could be at times is such a humbling thing!

    Celebrate this weekend, you deserve it!!!

    Lisa P.
  • karguy
    karguy Member Posts: 1,020 Member
    Congratulations
    I'm glad you made it,now you need to celebrate.
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member
    karguy said:

    Congratulations
    I'm glad you made it,now you need to celebrate.

    To think that you have a year without a stick, poke or prod...
    is the gift you receive for going through 5 years of it. I would think that a rather large cry would be in order first, then a very large steak, then a very large day just fitting for you...Nudgie, congratulations, you keep the hope alive in us all....Thank you, I just read this to the wife and she tells me that will be me in 4 years, we can only hope....love to you and what a great way to start the Spring......Clift
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    I'm so, so glad to hear
    I'm so, so glad to hear about you reaching this mark! Great news! You have always been an important part of our group here. *smiles* Hope you're celebrating big time!

    *hugs*
    Gail