4 Years Ago Today!!

[basset girl]

I have been so saddened by all of the losses lately. Such wonderful inspiring warriers. Just hoped to brighten someone's day. I was diagnosed 4 years ago today stage IIIA IDC. Today I am feeling great! Still NED. I never thought 4 years ago this day would come. I never thought I would see my daughter become a teenager. But I did. There is hope. I still have my worry days but I am so thankful for these years God has given me. Since my cancer diagnosis I try to make the most of every day and stop to "smell the roses". I never did that before. Thank you for this Board and all the encouragement you have given me.

Nancy

[caya]

Big Congrats to you Nancy - 4 years out- Hip Hip Hooray!
I'll be right there with you in November...

all the best
caya

[tricia keegan]

That wonderful Nancy!!!
Many congrats to you, I'm coming up on five years and still can't believe I've been this fortunate and love hearing of other's beating this disease too.
Have a great day and do something special for you:) xx

[Chelee]

Nancy, That is wonderful news and it's always good for the newly dx to see posts like yours. Congratulations on being 4 yrs out and NED. Here's to you and NED living happily ever after. :) Now go out and celebrate. Woo hoo.

Chelee

[krisvell]

Nancy,
A big congrats! Continue enjoying your family. Thank you for sharing your success; it gives me great inspiration.

Kris...

[lexigirl]

Yay Nancy!! So happy to celebrate your 4 year milestone with you! Yes, the big bc diagnosis was a bit of a wake-up call for me too. I don't think we look at life the same as the non ca folks. I wish you many more healthy years ahead.

Lexi

[Bill]

Congratulations, Nancy! Thanks for sharing the great news!

[Catherine]

Congratulations, Nancy. I am coming up on 4 years on April 18. I too, thought maybe I would not make it when I first heard the DX of Breast Cancer, Stage IIB. Then they told me that in years past the er-, pr- and HER2 plus was a very bad DX. But now it was 2006 and they could ofer me Herceptin and we think you will be okay. Well I started reading about my new DX and thought....I hope they are right about Herceptin. Anyway, 4 years later, I am fine and I, too, take more time to smell the roses. This is a great group and I have gained strength and wisdom here.

Hugs to all, Catherine

[flynny]

Congrats and may you have continued NED!! Yeah!!

[basset girl]

Thank you all so much for all of your support. This site is so informative and I have found out so much from it. My daughter and I are going to have a celebration weekend!!!

God bless all of you!

[Sandra in GA]

Way to go! I am very happy for you!

Sandra

[gourim]

So happy for you..Congrats!!!

[micheleu]

Nancy, I'm 6 1/2 years out from Stage 3b 35 pos nodes! There is hope! Wondered....why are you on Zometa if you didn't have mets?

[Paty]

Nancy, Great News!! I am happy for you. How often do you see your onc now?. I will be four years in June and my onc gave me my next appointment in one year, I told him that was too much apart but he did not changed his point of view. Anyway, I will keep an eye on myself. SEnding you a big hug.

[basset girl]

Michele and Paty thank you so much. Actually my onc got me on the Zometa. I am surprised my insurance covers it but so far it does. I get Zometa for 3 years, once every 6 months. I have had 3 so far. The first one was rough but after that no problems. I still have to go see my onc for bloodwork and checkup every 3 months. I don't know when he will go to every 6 months.

Nancy

[schoolteacher]

Nancy,

Congratulations. You are one of my heroes on this board. You offered me Hope when I did not think there was any. I hope you have many, many, more aniversaries.

Amelia

[Jean]

Nancy,
Best belated wishes on your 4th year anniversary.
It's amazing when we look back and remember those early first days....ugh....they certainly were ugly days.

How nice for you and your daughter to spend a special weekend in joy! May the good days continue.....

Blessings,
Jean

[Jackie07]

Congratulations! Nancy. Thanks for sharing. It gives so many people hope... Keep up the good work!

[Patb]

Congratulations to you. Good news is good. Many more.
patb

[karen z]

Nancy,
Many congratulations and thanks for posting your wonderful news!! Best wishes,
karen

[janieR]

Nancy,

Many congratulations. I made 4 years on the 28th February this year and I never expected that 4 years ago.

Join you for 5 years next year!

Best Wishes

Janie

[tricia keegan]

Congrats Bassetgirl!

I hope to make five years this summer, but agree good news is always welcome here:)

Hope you have a celebration planned!!! xx

[sassy]

Big cpngrats Nancy!