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caya · 04-07-2017, 01:46 PM

Thanks Rina and Steph! I will be eternally grateful to Joe and Christine for this site. It was my lifeline when I was first diagnosed and for many years afterwards.

Rina, I am glad you are also doing well. Sorry I have no input, as I did not do reconstruction, and have no intention of ever doing it. But I support the women that choose to do so. When my oncologist discharged me after 5 years, he told me I was cured. And he was known for never using the word "cured" lightly. Chag Sameach to you and your family for Passover too.

Steph, thanks again for your words of support. I am so happy that more of us are reaching the 10 year mark and beyond. I like to chime in every year with an update - I think it is inspiring and hopeful for all us, especially the newly diagnosed.

all the best
caya

04-07-2017, 01:46 PM	#36
caya Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Thornhill, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,320	Re: Add me to the 10 Years Out Club! Thanks Rina and Steph! I will be eternally grateful to Joe and Christine for this site. It was my lifeline when I was first diagnosed and for many years afterwards. Rina, I am glad you are also doing well. Sorry I have no input, as I did not do reconstruction, and have no intention of ever doing it. But I support the women that choose to do so. When my oncologist discharged me after 5 years, he told me I was cured. And he was known for never using the word "cured" lightly. Chag Sameach to you and your family for Passover too. Steph, thanks again for your words of support. I am so happy that more of us are reaching the 10 year mark and beyond. I like to chime in every year with an update - I think it is inspiring and hopeful for all us, especially the newly diagnosed. all the best caya __________________ ER90%+/PR 50%+/HER 2+ 1.7 cm and 1.0 cm. Stage 1, grade 2, Node Negative (16 nodes tested) MRM Dec.18/06 3 x FEC, 3 x Taxotere Herceptin - every 3 weeks for a year, finished May 8/08 Tamoxifen - 2 1/2 years Femara - Jan. 1, 2010 - July 18, 2012 BRCA1/BRCA2 Negative Dignosed 10/16/06, age 48 , premenopausal Mild lymphedema diagnosed June 2009 - breast surgeon and lymph. therapist think it's completely reversible - hope so. Reclast infusion January 2012 Oopherectomy October 2013 15 Years NED!!