Hello,
Age.....................I think age does have a lot to do with it. I was diagnosed at 45 years old and in 6 months will be 48 years old. My husband often reminds me that I am closer to 50 than I am to 40 - (gee thanks honey)  !!!!!! Like Becky said, I think treatment ages us a few years as well. Also, there is the emotional toll to consider. I believe the emotional toll with a cancer diagnosis is almost as trying on our bodies (maybe more so in the long term) as the physical.
I am a stubborn lady. I work hard. Rarely sit. Work 5 hours a day (a physical job) four days a week; powerwalks/jogs 4 - 6 miles a day; does volunteer work. I do NOT like to admit that I am "tired" as I guess I'm of the mindset that if I've busy working hard I am strong. That's just who I am. That all being said, I'm just thankful I am healthy and ABLE to work hard. I do take time for "me" though - when I powerwalk/jog I listen to my favorite music (Contemporary Christian) sing to my hearts content (when people aren't around me) - pray and thank the Lord for this life. It revives me and that exercise time is the favorite times of my day (I powerwalk 2 - 3 times a day - each walk being 2 miles) I do go to bed early (by 9:00 p.m.) read a bit and I'm sleeping by 9:15 or 9:30. Up at 5:00 a.m.
Gentle hugs,
Mary Jo
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Dx. 6/24/05 age 45 Right Breast IDC ER/PR. Neg., - Her2+++ RB Mast. - 7/28/05 - 4 cm. tumor Margins clear - 1 microscopic cell 1 sent. node No Vasucular Invasion 4 DD A/C - 4 DD Taxol & Herceptin 1 full year of Herceptin received every 3 weeks 28 rads prophylactic Mast. 3/2/06
17 Years NED
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