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cafe1084 · 02-21-2007, 08:08 PM

You know, Sheila, my first experience with breast cancer was as a student nurse in 1992, back in the day when it was literally a death sentence. That's pretty much how I felt, that I'd been given a death sentence with my diagnosis, until I found you and all the other women on this site. I can see that cancer, although not fun by any means, does not mean life is over. The image of my patient those many years ago will always be with me, but has been joined by the faces of the women here with their warm smiles and bright eyes. You and all the other women on this board are THE example of how we can live...and thrive through anything!! Congratulations on 5 years!!! hi-5, sister!

Stephanie

02-21-2007, 08:08 PM	#24
cafe1084 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 105	:d You know, Sheila, my first experience with breast cancer was as a student nurse in 1992, back in the day when it was literally a death sentence. That's pretty much how I felt, that I'd been given a death sentence with my diagnosis, until I found you and all the other women on this site. I can see that cancer, although not fun by any means, does not mean life is over. The image of my patient those many years ago will always be with me, but has been joined by the faces of the women here with their warm smiles and bright eyes. You and all the other women on this board are THE example of how we can live...and thrive through anything!! Congratulations on 5 years!!! hi-5, sister! Stephanie