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Catherine · 12-30-2016, 10:07 PM

Great story Rachael! All things are possible with an attitude like yours. Your therapist sounds like she was right there to support and encourage you as you stepped up and bravely found a life that was meaningful and rewarding to you. I think everyone should read this story. (Even if they do not have cancer)

I,too, try hard to manage my energy like StephN said. I try to do what is really important to me and let the other stuff go.

All the best, Catherine

12-30-2016, 10:07 PM	#6
Catherine Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 715	Re: Stage 4, 4 1/2 year update - still stable/got divorced/dating with a port Great story Rachael! All things are possible with an attitude like yours. Your therapist sounds like she was right there to support and encourage you as you stepped up and bravely found a life that was meaningful and rewarding to you. I think everyone should read this story. (Even if they do not have cancer) I,too, try hard to manage my energy like StephN said. I try to do what is really important to me and let the other stuff go. All the best, Catherine __________________ Catherine Found my own lump in the shower April 2006 at the age of 58 Stage IIB, ER- PR- HER2+++ multi focal tumors, largest 2.3cm Chemo first: AC/Taxol over 16 weeks Bilateral mastectomy Sep 06 33 rads after the surgery 1 year of Herceptin completed Dec 07 15 years and no recurrence as of April 2021