Checking in...

[linzer]

You all were a wonderfully constant source of support for me, and I was so fortunate to be able to put cancer in my rearview mirror - at least for now. I remain humbled and inspired by your stories. I check in and read a bit now and then. I realized that the stories of continued survivorship were a big part of what got me through, so here I am to do the same. It's been almost 2.5 years since my dx, and I'm going strong. I am more physically active and healthy than ever. I'm so lucky that the toll chemo and rads took was not insurmountable, and I feel deeply for those who still continue to suffer side effects. I do have "mild" lymphodema in my right arm/hand, but I manage. I recently got a Normatec pump for free thanks to insurance. I'm hopeful that it will help manage it and mitigate further swelling. My heart is with all of you daily. Hugs and love to you all! Linda

[MaineRottweilers]

Linda, so glad you stopped in to let us know how well you are doing. Happy it's all behind you. Don't look in that rear-view too often. I hope you stop in often, stories like yours are vital to the newly diagnosed.

Love and stuff.

[margaret.cronly@gmail.com]

Great news i still get a lot of knee pain
But cope . Dignosed oct 2009
ER-PR-HER2 + Node -

[Carol Ann]

So glad you checked in! I too have a pump for lymphedema ... I used it nearly daily for my left arm for the first year, sleeves on both arms up to a few months ago, when things improved ... now I rarely wear any sleeves. I know the pump really helped!! Hope it does the same for you. I used to do a full hour a day on it, lying in bed and watching favorite videos while it did its fluid pushing thing. :)

So glad you are doing so well!

Carol Ann