Long-Time Survivors

RhondaH · 12-23-2005, 12:34 PM

I felt the same way as you (I have a 5 yo son) and I searched and searched. What I've been told and you will find that the further out from dx you get, the more normal your life will become and you will not frequent such websites as much if at all. Their there, just keep searching.

Rhonda Hoffman

saleboat · 12-23-2005, 04:39 PM

Hi Lisa-- sorry to hear of your recent news, but glad that you found this site. I was diagnosed at Stage IIIC back in April and there were times that I didn't think I'd see Christmas. Everyday I tell myself that it is realistic to think that I'll be here until I'm 95 (I'm 35). The shock of the diagnosis was the worst part of it all (for me), and getting used to the long-term implications are not easy either.

I've copied in a link from another site that has a lot of great Stage III survivor stories. There is reason to be hopeful!

I hope your treatment continues to go well for you.

http://www.breastcancer.org/ubbthrea...&page=0#216452

Joe · 12-23-2005, 06:52 PM

My daughters were 6 and 4 when Christine was first DX'ed in 1990, they are now both in college and we will be celebrating their 22and 20th birthdays in January.

She felt just like you and the thought of my daughters were enough motivation to keep her fighting.

Take it a day at a time and enjoy each precious moment.

Merry Christmas,
Joe