Gabrielle diagnosed Dec 1999 - Still Here
Hi friends,
Still here - no recurrence. Stage III. God bless you all. Keep the faith. -Gabrielle |
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Fabulous news! Thanks for posting for all of us !!!
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Congratulations!!!! And thanks for coming back to encourage us!
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Never get tired of hearing news like that. Awesome. Thanks for making my day.
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Congratulations !!
Let's walk together. We need to start a "still here club" for long time survivors. I was diagnosed January 6, 1999. |
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That always makes you feel good...so happy for you.
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Thanks for posting the good news!! Always glad to hear from survivors!
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Still here.. :) Dr. Gabrielle, now. Graduated with my doctorate in Bus Admin this year. Life goes on. Keep the faith! God bless.
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Congratulations Dr. Gabrielle,
What type of lifestyle changes did you make if any? Did you take part in any clinical trials? Many blessings, JJ --------------------------------------------------------- 2009 - Routine mammogram = non palpable lump in the right breast 2009 - Right breast biopsy = negative 2009-2012- "normal" mammograms 2013 March or April (more or less) - Felt a lump and pain (right breast), but decided to wait until my routine mammogram in June. 2013 June = routine mammogram showed "suspicious" lump in the right breast (same breast that was already biopsied and was negative in 2009) 2013 June = + Breast ultrasound and + breast biopsy 2013 June = Diagnosed with Infiltrating ductal carcinoma (IDC) Stage II at age 49. 2013 July = Bilateral mastectomy. Mass was 6 cm!!!! so I was re-staged to stage IIIa. ER+PR+HER+++ Axillary Lymph Node Dissection 2+/17 nodes. Micrometastasis to one of the lymph nodes. Port placed for chemo. 2013 July = PET & MUGA negative (normal) 2013 August = Started A C T H. Already completed Adriamycin (A), and cyclophosphamide (C), and currently on paclitaxel (T) and Herceptin (H). Once I finish paclitaxel in December, will continue with Herceptin alone every 3 weeks until August 2014. 2013 October = MUGA negative (normal) |
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Great news Gabrielle
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Kuddos to you, Dr Gabrielle!
Congrats on your NED status and doctorate in Business Administration. That must have taken a lot of hard work. Good for you! :) Paula I sought the Lord and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears, Psalm 34:4 |
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Congratulations!
Love your story. Love your achievement. |
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Dear Dr Gabrielle,
Congratulations and thank you for always coming back here. You were my shining star that I clung to in my early days. You are an awesome lady. I have a feeling you will be around for many many many many years!!! |
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Thanks Linda! The best to you! :)
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Thank you Jacqui and all for your very kind comments! The best to all of you! :)
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Hi Gabrielle,
Im a new member... Im very happy to know that you are a 15 years survivor... God bless you. May I know your secret on on how you make it for 15 years? I have a 4 years old daughter and a widow... Every night I have a fear that I cannot see her grwing up. I was diagnosed last sept. 2013 and just done with herceptin last march 2016.... PLease share with me your daily lifestyle to beat our illness. Appreciate your utmost reponse. Thank you. |
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Gabrielle,
Always so good to see these post. So fabulous and I appreciate your post - Pam |
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Hi friends....still here NED. Finishing 17 years after Dec 1999 diagnosis. The years have gone by quickly and am so grateful for each one. My husband and I are actually talking about retirement in 3 years and I never thought I'd live long enough to have that conversation. Was stage 3 with 9 positive nodes.
I've seen my 12 and 9 year old grow into adulthood, finish college and get good jobs. My daughter is getting married in May. Only we, in here, know what a gift that is. I don't have special secrets for survival except that I was very aggressive about my treatment. I took a year of herceptin after the conventional chemo; opted for full mastectomy even for the non-cancerous breast and requested a hysterectomy a year after diagnosis (I was 45 then). I have no idea why I survived and other worthy women didn't. Cancer is mysterious. I still work full time and teach part time. Go to the Y about 3x a week. My weight is normal and I eat everything: nothing is off limits including bacon and chocolate. 61 years old now. God bless you all. Much love, Gabrielle |
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Hi Gabrielle, so glad to see your post, and know you are doing well. I am behind you by 5 years, and I too sought out aggressive treatment.
You know we are blessed and thankful everyday for bring so beyond this Life changing experience. Wishing you a very blessed holiday season! |
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Thanks so much for sharing! It gives hope to those of us in the early years of survivorhood to hear of the pioneers ahead of us.
You rock - even got a PhD! |
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Happy 2018 friends. Still here, no recurrence. Keep the faith. Daughter married this year and we’ve moved to Florida. 18 years out, Stage III. God bless you all.
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Still here. God bless!
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Glad you stopped in with a brief hello. Keep up the good work and enjoy your good health in Florida!
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Gabrielle,
so happy to see you! God Bless ! |
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Thanks for sharing this awesome news.
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Hi friends,
Well, it will be 20 years in about a week. The memories of those first few days in 1999 are seared into my memory. I wish all those struggling with their initial diagnosis peace and strength as they set out on this journey. I was diagnosed Stage III, so don't give up hope. For all of you, I wish you continued blessings. A few emotional setbacks this year for me but nothing I can't handle. About to be published for the first time in my academic career...that's an unexpected gift. Much love and peace during the upcoming season. Keep the faith. All the best, Gabrielle |
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Hi friends,
Still here. 21 years after Stage 3 diagnosis. Wishing all of you, good health and blessings in the new year. Gabrielle |
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Thank you so much for keeping up with your updates .
I was diagnosed November 2020, stage 3 er/pr- and her2+. I read and reread your thread often. Please always update . Many of us are inspired by you |
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Thanks Imani.
Still here. Just had extensive blood work done and a hip replacement this year. Everything ok. Still working full time as a College Professor. I’m 66 years old and was 44 when diagnosed with Stage III. Keep the faith. Best wishes to all. Gabrielle |
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Dec 2022 - 23 years out. Still here. However, Husband has Mets from esophageal cancer. Prayers welcome. Hope all of you are ok. God bless. Gabrielle
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Still here. Lost my husband of 42 years last year to cancer. But, still here. Still working. God bless
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I am so sorry about the loss of your husband. I am thinking about you.
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