Five Years Stage IV
I just "happened" to log on today. When I read my signature I noticed this is the fifth anniversary of my breast cancer diagnosis.
It took over a month to complete the staging, but on May 24, 2011 I found out my cancer had spread to my liver and lungs. I'm glad I'm still here. I'm doing well. I'm one of the lucky ones. Although I haven't spent much time in NED territory, my cancer has been pretty stable and hasn't caused a whole lot of trouble, other than the psychological burden(s) of living with an incurable disease that will most likely get the upper hand someday. To "celebrate" half a decade (and counting) of being qualified for this club, I have a few things to pass on to anyone who's just starting out: ---Don't worry about anything until you have to. |
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Happy Canniversary
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Amy, I am celebrating with you. Here's to the next half decade (and as many more as you would like). I am grateful for your sage advice. It has been taken to heart.
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I have taken your advice as well. Congratulations !!!! And many more years
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Congratulations on the aniversary and thank you for the advice!!!
Also, read your message at the perfect moment, it's taken me almost two months to start treatment and I'm sooo scared of this rapidly growing her2 stage iv liver metastasis. You are living proof there's hope :-) |
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Thanks, everybody! I'm so glad I found this group.
Amy |
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Love it. Pray continue. :-)
And thanks for the advice, I keep forgetting about some of those things. |
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Thanks Amy! You are a treasure for all of us, xoxo and so glad you posted your wise words for all of us to have.
Carol Ann |
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Congratulations!! Great words of wisdom, and so good to hear you continue to thrive.
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Congratulations Amy! Thanks so much for sharing your words of wisdom. I'm glad you continue to do well and are truly living.
Take Care, Brenda |
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Great post, Amy!!!! I'm a few years ahead of you, love your words of advice!
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Thanks for sharing your words of wisdom. It is always welcome to hear from strong survivors like yourself. I can always use the encouragement and advise. Congrats on the milestone - may there be many, many more!
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How wonderful. Thanks for your willingness to share your experiences with us.
Cindy |
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Thanks Amy! and congratulations on reaching this cancerversary. May there be many more.
Best wishes.... Pam |
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Thanks for sharing Amy! I look for your posts
Xxxx |
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Wise words for anyone, Amy - thank you for sharing!
Congrats Janis |
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Thanks for sharing this Amy. Very wise words indeed. Something even us old timers need to remember sometimes!
Congratulations, and here's to many more years of living life! Kim |
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Congrats Amy on 5 years! I hope you get to NED status soon!
all the best caya |
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Congratulations!
Thanks for sharing those tips. They can be applied to just about anything in life. |
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Thanks, Amy! Such smart advice. My scan in March showed mixed results, with some lung nodules growing and some shrinking, and my onc switched me from THP to Kadcyla. I didn't question it; she said THP wasn't working. Wish I'd questioned a little harder.
April 28 was the first anniversary of my stage IV diagnosis. I was diagnosed with cancer only the year before.. I hope that I can hang around for many more. Thanks for your post, Amy. You give me hope! Best to you, Katherine |
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Congrats! Great advice too. Here's to many more.
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Oddly, one of the effects of NOT having a more speedy demise is figuring out what to do with myself year after year. I live my life, of course, and I try to make it count for something. One thing I feel passionate about is helping others who are dealing with cancer. I realize the very fact I'm still around might help light other people's paths.
I'm grateful for every day, and every breath. I am aware that everything could change abruptly, but it no longer haunts me. In a strange way, having death perching on my shoulder and whispering in my ear for five years has been liberating. It helps me keep everything in perspective. Amy |
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So happy for you and your family! Thank you for posting. :)
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