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DonnaD · 12-30-2007, 06:41 PM

Dear Jean,
First, thank you for your kind words. We were very privilege to be in such company in San Antonio. It was an honor to be there and to meet and work beside Joe, Christine and the crew . I will be eternally grateful to Joe and Christine and all they have done for each person on this board, dedicating their lives to us.

You said so much of what is in my heart. I finished my treatment this past Thursday. Over the past 16 months many of my friends have come forward to offer support or have dissapeared in the shadows, but not on this site. You are always here! I realized I could not have gotten through without you. Whatever came up I knew I could come to you for understanding, comfort, knowledge and support. I have gained so many sisters and yes, some brothers too, here.

I wish those in treatment will find comfort in knowing things really do get better. I rejoice in having hair again, but it is much bigger than that. Yes, my life has changed for the better because of cancer. Cherish each day and everyone who is important in your life. Tell them each day how much they mean to you.

Happy New Year to each of you.
Donna

12-30-2007, 06:41 PM	#8
DonnaD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Marengo, IL Posts: 518	Dear Jean, First, thank you for your kind words. We were very privilege to be in such company in San Antonio. It was an honor to be there and to meet and work beside Joe, Christine and the crew . I will be eternally grateful to Joe and Christine and all they have done for each person on this board, dedicating their lives to us. You said so much of what is in my heart. I finished my treatment this past Thursday. Over the past 16 months many of my friends have come forward to offer support or have dissapeared in the shadows, but not on this site. You are always here! I realized I could not have gotten through without you. Whatever came up I knew I could come to you for understanding, comfort, knowledge and support. I have gained so many sisters and yes, some brothers too, here. I wish those in treatment will find comfort in knowing things really do get better. I rejoice in having hair again, but it is much bigger than that. Yes, my life has changed for the better because of cancer. Cherish each day and everyone who is important in your life. Tell them each day how much they mean to you. Happy New Year to each of you. Donna __________________ Donna Crystal Lake, IL Diagnosed 8/4/06 at age 54 Lumpectomy 8/30/06 Stage llA, grade 3, ER/PR-, Her2++ 1.7 cm tumor, 1+ lymph node out of 9 Completed 4 A/C, & 4 Taxol with Herceptin 36 rads completed 5/16/07 Mammograms, 7/07 clear fractured ribs in radiated area 10/07 Finished Herceptin 12/27/07 Mammogram,CT,tumor markers 1/08 - small lung nodules in radiated area, repeated tests 3/08 stable Mammogram,CT ,tumor markers 6/08 stable NED 2 years!! 3 years !!! 4years!!!! 4 years, 10 months and 8 day NED, calling it 5 years!!! Official 5 years 8/30/2011 8/31/ 2012 - 6 years!!!!!!