I remember well, when I first found my lump, it was just before Christmas and as I was putting up the tree I wondered if I would be around to do it the following year. I was 38 and had two young children I didn’t know a thing about bc or the fact there are so many different types.
That was 22 years ago, I hope this helps those of you recently diagnosed, I did have a recurrence 18 months ago that’s how I discovered these forums and have found out so much through them, wish they had been around all those years ago, but even computers were rare then.
Wishing everyone all the best with whatever treatment they are having, it will pass.
so sorry for the recurrence, I bet the survival rate wasnt as good 22 years ago then it is now, hopefully thats a little comfort to you as well as this forum, its a great help to me.
So, so much for reaching the ten year mark then, i thought i would be untouchable after ten years, just goes to show really that you can never relax totally from this horrid disease.
Hi Jan so glad to hear your story - it gives hope to everyone. I am sure it was a shock having a recurrence so long after but here’s wishing you another 22 years and more cancer free Take care and thanks for posting - it is so upliftng to hear stories such as yours Sandra
Jan - good to hear your encouraging story. I too had BC 17 years ago and this April it recurred in the same breast so had a WLE and am on Arimidex for 5 years. Mine was only picked up in April on a routine ultrasound so it does prove that it is worth having annual checkups. May we enjoy many more happy BC free years.
thanks for sharing this with us - we hear of so many people having recurrences within 2 years so its so uplifting to hear of 17 and 22 years free from this desease - good luck with your new treatments
Ladies
Thanks for the positive posts. i’m having a tough few days - my TAC chemo number 3 on Friday has knocked me for six and then hearing of the death on the news today of Jane - I have to say I cried. Cried for her family and their awful loss. The poor little kids who have been robbed of their lovely vibrant mum. I also cried for me. My journey is so new and I have a long road ahead and am so scared.
It was a tonic to hear of you ladies who are still here -still fighting.
Muddy - we will always be here for you - just seen a TV interview and survival rates are getting much better. I feel a bit vulnerable tonight as it is just over 17 years since I first had BC. Am sure Jane is much happier now than any of us and may she rest in peace.
also sorry about your recurrance, I just wanted to say thank you very much for posting this about your past there are too many doom and gloom stories and yes this gives us all hope