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5 years today since my surgery ....
Celebrating my 5 year anniversary (today) since my surgery .... This would be the first year that I didn't 'remember' my 5 year 'diagnosis date' of January 5 as well!
Up til 'that' phone call, I'd still convinced myself it was just cysts .....
LOTS of water under the bridge since then - and many thanks to those on BCNA who've offered support and constructive information on getting thru the surgery, Rads & Tabs - I was very lucky that I didn't need chemo. And also for your support during the last 2 years when my husband was so ill ....
So .... take care - and remember - if you are suffering extreme side effects from your treatment - make sure you check with your Onc if they can reduce the dose or try something else .... and if they aren't supportive of you .... you can always change Oncs! (I did!!)
Take care & all the best with your ongoing treatment xx
Up til 'that' phone call, I'd still convinced myself it was just cysts .....
LOTS of water under the bridge since then - and many thanks to those on BCNA who've offered support and constructive information on getting thru the surgery, Rads & Tabs - I was very lucky that I didn't need chemo. And also for your support during the last 2 years when my husband was so ill ....
So .... take care - and remember - if you are suffering extreme side effects from your treatment - make sure you check with your Onc if they can reduce the dose or try something else .... and if they aren't supportive of you .... you can always change Oncs! (I did!!)
Take care & all the best with your ongoing treatment xx
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- Welcome back, @Blossom1961 xx .... thank you (and to everyone) for your kind words of support xx I see my surgeon to 'sign off' in early March ..... and hope I won't have to see him again!
Who knows ... we may well meet up sometime - let me know if you ever head up the NSW coast! ;) .... I'll actually be in Vic in March but am tied up with commitments, then will be fishing my way home, up the coast! :) Can't wait! - Huge Congrats @arpie. I am back online again and just catching up on the past three months. You are a complete inspiration and I love you without ever meeting you.
- Congratulations @arpie . Thank you for your words of wisdom, suggestions, support and friendship here on bcna site. Your thoughtfulness to others old and new when things have been hard for you the past couple of years is very much appreciated. Love you. xxxx
- Congratulations @arpie! You are an inspiration and have been so helpful to me in my posts, I'm early days (4 months since diagnosis) and going through an emotional rollercoaster so people like you truly make a huge difference.
Huge congratulations again! Such wonderful news! - Congratulations @arpie. You can look forwards now and enjoy the fishing etc.
- Dear @arpie,yes, yes, yes, to all of the above,
wendy55 - Congratulations @arpie!!! 🎉🎉 Wonderful news, and may you celebrate many more of these 🍀♥️.
M Xx - Well done @arpie! You have a wealth of knowledge and I have found you a great support during my year on this site. I know the last year has been tough for you, but believe, as you have supported us, we are sending our best to you.
- Happy 5 year anniversary @arpie
That’s a great milestone!
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