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Posted 8/16/2007 6:37 PM (GMT 0)
I was diagnosed with breast cancer.  Mid August is always a reminder of that crazy time going to NYC for that "ridiculously needless" second opinion.  Thank God I did. 

 

I'll be four years after lumpectomy on Sept 4.  That's when I really believe I became cancer free.  August 29 is also 18 years sobriety for me too.  This year I'll be on The Cape on these dates.  What a bunch of milestones to celebrate.  I may have come through this journey scathed, but it was worth it.  What more can you ask from life than to be able to say that!

 

Thank you to each of you who cry with me, laugh with me and above all.....celebrate with me.

 

 

Posted 8/16/2007 9:16 PM (GMT 0)
Congratulations to you! :-)   It has been 2 years for me. It's been a long haul.
Posted 8/17/2007 10:32 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Ellen (and every1 else too!)

Just thought I'd chime in now.  I too am a 4 yr survivor and life is good!  Congratulations to all in the class of 2003!

For the newbies on the board, this C thing is devastating news, but there certainly is life after diagnosis. Most of us find that we relook at our life and make some changes - in my case two years after diagnosis I decided to retire! Best thing I ever did!  LOL

Hubby and I have just come back from  a visit to Denver where our grandson was competing in the barbershop chorus competition.  It was a wonderful occasion and the boys did very well coming in 11th and beating so many good chorus (many of whom have been singing for more years than the ages of our boys!)  Now they have a taste of international competion they are keen to go to Nashville for the champs in 2007 - but first they have to win the NZ competion which is the end of next month.  I'd love to go to Nashville and hubby admits he has always wanted to go there so we are hoping!

I am still enjoying my music and my embroidery, not to mention having lots of quality time wih my dear grandkids.

Best wishes to all especially MK and Jo Ann - hope you are feeling better now

Cheers

Kath

Posted 8/18/2007 5:35 PM (GMT 0)
Congratulations!  It is a wonderful thing that we can celebrate these things.  Next month will be 3 years since my diagnosis.  I can hardly believe the time that has passed.  So much has changed in my life.  I agree with Kathy, that this makes us look at life so differently and we make changes, usually for the better. 

 

Enjoy your celebration!  Thanks for being there for all of us, too! 

Posted 8/19/2007 2:57 PM (GMT 0)
Congratulations Ellen!!!!! I can't believe it's four years already. We all know there will be rough roads in the beginning and, in some cases, for some time. You've done well Dr Ellen.

I'll be toasting you later with my evening glass of Merlot.

Love You, Jo-Ann
Posted 8/19/2007 10:35 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Ellen,

I wanted to say "Congrats" on the 4 year mark. How wonderful, and I know there will be lots and lots more years to celebrate too. Enjoy your time at The Cape! Also congrats on the sobriety too, YOU DESERVE A BIG HUG (((((((((((((((((((((HUG))))))))))))))))))))))). Hope you feel it.

Love and more congrats!!!!
Your Ohio friend,
Deb
Posted 8/20/2007 12:57 AM (GMT 0)
Congratulations, Ellen!  One of the things I've always liked best about our board is marking important milestones with our breast friends. 

Enjoy a slice of cake with pink icing -- and don't forget to share with us!

L&H,

Becky

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