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another year down!

Samantha Cunnington
Samantha Cunnington Member Posts: 235
edited September 2016 in Metastatic breast cancer

Hello to all my pink comrades...yesterday marked 2 years since original diagnosis (mammogram). At the time we thought "ok, cut the crook boob off, get onto this chemo thing and return to normal life in a few months" However, a further 6 weeks down the trail and we discover secondaries in the lungs :( No return to normal life-we have a new normal.

This year we endured a further spread to the brain, back in June. Once again "lets get onto this quick & do what we have to do" Success with shrinkage of the tumor masses and altho still on oral chemo pills my hair is slowly grawing (quite patchy tho)

We have just enjoyed a fabulous family holiday to the west for just on a month, planning the next one for next year-coz i will still be here!

I want to wish everyone a happy christmas with their families and friends, enjoy every minute!

 

 

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  • FranP
    FranP Member Posts: 396
    edited March 2015

    GO SAM!!!!!!!!!!!

    Thats great keep it up, i keep sending you strength ,

    you and your beautiful family have a wonderful christmas and a happy healthy and safe new year.

    fran and daryl

    the photo was taken on our last trip away we dressed up at swan hill hee hee

     

  • Leonie Moore
    Leonie Moore Member Posts: 1,470
    edited March 2015

    Yes another milestone for you.  Congrats.  It is nearly 12 months since my second diagnosis,   I am due to see my specialist on Wednesday.  I am so glad to have the year behind me - onwards and upwards to us all.  Enjoy your Xmas festivities with your family - I am looking forward to being with my family - it is so good being with little ones on Xmas day.  Happy season to you and yours. XLeonie

  • pisces_tas
    pisces_tas Member Posts: 474
    edited March 2015

    hi Samantha,

    Thankyou for the xmas wishes and I too am planning a trip next year to the mainland. ( go in our winter ! )

    You and your family have been through a lot these last two years. I am amazed at your positive approach and dealing with what comes your way.

    I hope you go on that trip in 2012 also.

    love Kathy.

  • pisces_tas
    pisces_tas Member Posts: 474
    edited March 2015

    hi Samantha,

    Thankyou for the xmas wishes and I too am planning a trip next year to the mainland. ( go in our winter ! )

    You and your family have been through a lot these last two years. I am amazed at your positive approach and dealing with what comes your way.

    I hope you go on that trip in 2012 also.

    love Kathy.

  • Di_BCNA
    Di_BCNA Member Posts: 896
    edited March 2015

    Hey Sam -- happy Christmas right back to you and your family.  :)

    Di xxx

  • Amy
    Amy Member Posts: 233
    edited March 2015

    Hi Sam

    Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and may 2012 see everything stabilise!

    Amy x

  • MandaMoo
    MandaMoo Member Posts: 500
    edited March 2015

    Yeah Sam - I love seeing that you are enjoying life and being with your family.  Here's is to many more memories being created.  Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a happy, stable 2012. 

    Amanda xx

  • traxx65
    traxx65 Member Posts: 252
    edited March 2015

    Congratulations Sam.  Each year is so important.  Good that you are having a lovely time with your family.  Stay strong and we are always here for a chat.

    All the best and take care.

    Tracey x

  • traxx65
    traxx65 Member Posts: 252
    edited March 2015

    Congratulations Sam.  Each year is so important.  Good that you are having a lovely time with your family.  Stay strong and we are always here for a chat.

    All the best and take care.

    Tracey x

  • danielle ghilardi
    danielle ghilardi Member Posts: 204
    edited March 2015

    Hi Sam, you are so strong you are an inspiration to me xxxx