4 years ago

[lexigirl]

August 30, 2005 I had surgery removing my right breast and cancerous lymph nodes. I had such a horrible prognosis.

But, here I am! Four years later and overall feeling well. I am so very grateful for Herceptin and the wonderful ladies that were so brave to participate in its beginnings. Also, I am very grateful to Christine and Joe for creating a place for us her2+ folks to share.

I hope that I can provide hope for those who are newly diagnosed and unfortunately those yet to come. There truly is hope!

Hugs and Prayers to my her2 family.

Lexi

[Chelee]

Hi Lexi, BIG Congratulations on being 4 years out and NED. :) Its great that you stick around to share your story so that the newly dx that come along see that there is hope. There are so many newly dx that have onc that are all doom and gloom...just like my onc was. But when I ran across this board and found posts like yours...I finally felt like I could breathe a little bit.

So again...thanks for sharing...and I truly hope you go out and celebrate...do something nice for yourself. Then look forward to endless yrs of NED.

Big Hug coming your way!

Chelee

[suzan w]

Hi Lexi! 4 years, congratulations! As a member of the 4 year club (June for me!)...welcome!! XO Suzan

[Mary Anne in TX]

Cheers, Lexi!!!

[Becky]

You are an inspiration to all of us. Congratulations all around!

[Karen Wheel]

Yahoo! Good for you! Congrats! And thanks for sharing - we all need positive stories!

I am curious - are you on any special diet, or have you changed your diet? Or done anything else holistically that you might say has helped???

Thanks - Karen

[DonnaD]

Yipee and many many more!!!!

[Mary Jo]

Congrats to you Lexi....I'm with you in that 4 year club. It feels good, doesn't it.

So thankful you are here among us to share your beautiful insight and wisdom.

Love and gentle hugs,

Mary Jo

[Believe51]

Sweet girl, I am so happy to share this wonderful milestone and claim it as if it was my own. May you keep collecting those years and may we all be here to share them with you.>>Believe51

[caya]

Congrats on Cancerversary #4 - wishing you many more...

all the best
caya

[Joan M]

Lexi,

Congratulations! Continue to defy the odds.

Joan

[schoolteacher]

Lexi,

Congratulations on your 4th aniversary. Many more to come. You have always been an inspiration to me.

Amelia

[Karen W]

Congratulations Lexi! I am so happy for you.

Karen

[sassy]

Congratulations Lexi! Four years is great! I hope you continue to celebrate not just today, but every day!

['lizbeth]

Lexi,

I love hearing good news! Four years sounds wonderful. In 4 months I will hit the 2 year mark. I'm really looking forward to it.

I look forward to continued good news!

'lizbeth

[lexigirl]

Thank you sweet sisters for all your encouraging words. I am so grateful that I am doing okay and shudder to think where we may be without herceptin or tykerb and the other medicines that are helping all of us battle bc. I really am hopeful that there will continue to be more txs to help us live with this disease.

Really grateful that I have all of you to go through this with me. I don't know what I'd have done without you.

With tears and a VERY grateful heart,
Lexi

[CLTann]

You reminded me that I am happy to join you as a member of the 4 year club. Although our treatment procedures were very different, the ultimate result of NED at this important 4 year mark is a very wonderful gift from our guardians, friends and nice people like all of you.

Ann

[Jackie07]

Congratulations!

[Sheila]

Lexi
Congratulations on 4 years...a big milestone...may you be blessed with many many more years to celebrate....you deserve it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Unregistered]

Hi Lexi,
Happy 4th anniversary! You have been one of the sweetest, most inspiring people to me over these years. I am thrilled to see you pass that 4 year mark. You continue to inspire us all with your kindness and compassion.
I love you mucho,
Vickie H (Having problems logging on)

[Midwest Alice]

Hey Lexi, Great news and thanks for the post. You guys give us newbies great hope. Sending a big hug

[Ruth]

Congrats Lexi!
You are such a sweetie and inspiration.
Hugs ~ Ruth

[Leslie304]

Hi Lexi,
Congratulations on reaching this happy milestone! You were one of the first I spoke with when I first posted after dx. I remember how important it was for me to read your words of encouragement and to gain strength and courage from them. Together we are stronger and smarter and that is what this site is all about! I have really appreciated all my loving, giving sisters here and I hope to join you as an encouraging voice to others newly dxd someday. I'm only 5 months post dx and fighting this fight but I'm hanging in there and I WILL reach the 4 year mark and beyond with all of you!!
Love, Leslie

[lkc Gumby]

Hi Lexi,
happy happy 4th. I am just abit ahead of you and remember you well in " the early days"
We are surely blessed.
Enjoy!

[juanita]

congratulations!!!!!

[penelope]

Yea Lexi,
I was thinking of you! I am also at 4 years in June. I turn 40 in October, a birthday I really did not think that I would see.

Congrats....hope you treat yourself to a really nice dinner out with the hubby and kids!
Penelope

[janieR]

Lexi,

Many congratulations, what a happy day for you . My 4th will be 28th February next year and I never thought I would be here now but I intend to be there on that date!

Best wishes.

Janie

[Patb]

I'm with everyone else just a little late in
saying many congratulations and you just
keep on going. Good news !!!
patb