good news!

[TriciaK]

I signed on just now to share my good news, and the first thing I read was Stephanie's post about Lolly, and then her second post about her grandson's graduation. What bitter-sweet emotions! We seem to run the gamut here! Lolly will be so sadly missed. When I first logged on Lolly was one of the old-timers, now I suppose I am one of the "Oldest Old-timers." I have not been posting much but have been lurking quite often. Some of you who are newer may not know me.
My good news is that the results today of my 6-month check up show that I am once again NED---and I am dancing! This year marks 23 years since I was first diagnosed with breast cancer, and it is 4 years this month since my last and third diagnosis of mets, this time her2 +. After 6 months on navelbine and 15 months on herceptin, I was and still am NED, and of course my family and I are elated. You may remember that I had had BC in 1985, then spine mets in 1990. I was on tamoxifen for 5 years and in remission for 10 more. After that 15 years I stopped thinking about further mets, until a heart attack in June of 2004 saved my life. Because of it the her2 mets were discovered. The herceptin did cause more heart damage and I had a triple bypass in 2006. I still have cardiomyopathy and congestive heart problem, but no cancer, for which I am most grateful. ANd for those who don't know or don't remember, I will be 79 in December. So hang in there, fellow warriors! I love you all and pray for you! Hugs, Tricia

[CLTann]

Tricia,

A truly remarkable story. Wish your continuing NED status for many more years.

[Barbara H.]

Thank you for sharing your good news, Tricia. When I read Steph's post I was so shocked that I immediately called her. She was on her way to her grandson's graduation and so we could only speak for a few minutes. However, I did mention you name because I wondered how you were doing. I then checked to see if you had been on the website and you had.

I'm so glad to hear that you are doing so well. You have also been an inspiration to me since I joined this site.

Best wishes,
Barbara H.

[hutchibk]

Our truly remarkable Tricia - thanks for continuing to inspire us.

[Bill]

Tricia, you are such an inspiration to so many here. I feel that God directed you here to post, right here, right now, with your good news, to lift our spirits, and you have done just that. You keep on doing what you're doing. Love, Bill

[ElaineM]

Hi,
That is FANTASTIC news. Besides being NED you are our role model for hanging in there and surviving.
Congratulations !! Many more years of life on earth to you !!

[SoCalGal]

Tricia-
Thanks for sharing your GREAT news and your story - again reminding us all what is possible. I admire your strength and I say from your picture that 79 is the new 59!

Hugs and love back-
Flori

[Jean]

Tricia,
Thank you for your uplifting news!
Such a sad day for all of us with the news of Lolly.
We truly needed to hear your wonderful news.
Your post put a smile on my face.

Regards,
Jean

[belle]

Tricia,

Loved your news! You are the Superstar. Wishing you many many more NEDs for many more years!

[Mary Jo]

Hi Tricia,

I'm so happy you are doing so well and that you came her now (it's a God thing like Bill said) to encourage and inspire the board.

You truly are an inspiration to each of us and every time I see your beautiful, smiling face on a post in causes my heart to smile also.

Congratulations Tricia on your continued NED and thank you for taking the time to post a note of inspiration and encouragement.

Continued love and blessings I pray for you,

Mary Jo

[caya]

May you continue to have many more years of NED ahead of you.

all the best
caya

[schoolteacher]

Tricia,

Thank you for letting me hear your good news today. I have been feeling down, but you have given me hope once again.

Amelia

[Pam P]

Tricia - Thank you so much for your post. I really needed to hear your good news right now and the fact that you are NED and that you are a survivor of many many years. Congratulations and wishing you all the best for continued health for many years to come.

[Diane H]

Thank you Tricia, great news that we all needed to hear....
Hugs, diane

[basset girl]

Tricia, thank you so much for your post. Congratulations on being NED. I think that all of us needed encouragement and hope today. We have lost so many friends lately. I have truly been depressed the last few weeks. Your post was just what I needed. Thank you so much for sharing!! May God give you peace and joy today.

[MJo]

You are Mother Courage!

[Julie2]

Congratulations Tricia! You are such an inspiration. Wish you many more years of NED and good health.

Julie

[chrisy]

Tricia,
I was just thinking about you yesterday, and and so delighted to hear your continued great news. I think of you as one of our "best" old timers.

Thanks for checking in, we all needed to hear from you - and some positive news.

[Mary Anne in TX]

Tricia, your message was like a gift of roses today! Thanks for sharing and congratulations on an NED report! Champion for sure!!! ma

[Patb]

Tricia
So good to hear from you. I am so glad you are dancing.
Here's to many, many more years of Ned.
patb

[Joan M]

Tricia, Thank you for sharing your good news, which is wonderful. Best, Joan

[juanita]

Congratulations! Hope you have many more years of dancing with NED!

[Chelee]

Tricia, You couldn't of picked a more perfect time to pop in and share your wonderful news. I know for me personally, it made my day! :) (I believe I may even have a small bounce in my step now.) lol You truly are an inspiration. It's so nice to see that smiling face of yours.

Here's to you and NED living happily ever after...and you just keep on dancing! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers always. Talk about a warrior... This is such uplifting news. God bless you.

Chelee

[tricia keegan]

Tricia- I'm delighted to share your good news and I know as sad as we all are about Lolly she'd be delighted for you and probably the first to post her congratulations. I have a friend on another site who was diagnosed twenty two years ago and is still doing well with never a recurrance...they did'nt check her2 then so she does'nt know if she is pos or neg...I take great inspiration from her, and you as I'm sure so many other's do.
Here's to many more years with NED by your side!!

[sassy]

Tricia,

Thank you for sharing such wonderful news.

[BethC]

Tricia,
You should be dancing and we are dancing with you!! Thank you for sharing your awesome news!

Love,
Beth

[Believe51]

Dance away my Sweet, well deserved. How are those grandchildren doing?? Bet they are keeping you young. Lots of love Tricia, now go enjoy those babies!!>>Believe51

[nitewind]

Tricia, I loved reading your post! You truly are an inspiration to me (remember we are birthday buddies!) Everytime I see your smiling face (which is not often enough), I have to smile too. I'm so happy for your great news.
Hugs

[Donna]

It's so good to hear from you and with good news! yay! Hope we hear more cheer from you even before your next "NED" report!

Have a great day!

Donna

[dhealey]

Tricia,
Thanks for sharing your good news. That's the kind of inspiring news I needed to hear. I am having my port taken out tomorrow and hope to finally put all this behind me for awhile. You truly are the "Mother of Courage"!