SDianneB Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Memorial Day 2004. The day I finally gave it up and admitted I was very sick and went to the ER where, over the next 5 days, I was diagnosed, scanned and biopsied, and started on chemo before leaving the building. I truly did not know if I would still be alive today. I finally located this forum, made a post, dove in head first, and the rest is behind me now. Aside from these pesky and unwanted liver "spots" (mets) I'm finally feeling better than I have in a while. I'm over the food aversion hump for the most part, have been eating like it's going out of style, blood counts this morning were "perfectly normal" after 1 5-day round of Topotecan. Can't get much better than that, all things considered. From the start, I didn't expect miracles or sudden "cures." My goal has been consistent -- to maximize my survival. I've had some down times, as we all do, but for the most part, haven't had what I'd call a year spent "sick." I'm just glad to be here as long as I can. I try to look every day straight in the eye, and go forward. God bless all of you for being here and posting and sharing your experiences, knowledge, and wisdom. Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Congratulations, Di! A significant milestone. Wish you many, many more anniversaries. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfshaw Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Di, Congratulations and hope you have many more years to come. Bill in PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Congratulations to the first of many anniversaries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Way to go, Congrats and many more to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebsSky Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Congrats on your anniversary!! Prayers for many, many more, Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Di, Congratulations! Wishing you more and more anniversaries in the future. Praying for you. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Happy Ann!!!!!!!!! Here is to many many more. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Thank you for the upbeat post and congratulations! Many many more anniversaries to come! Love Pat and Bri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Di, A BIG congratulations to you!!!! One year - great to hear! Whenever I read that, I get a bit teary eyed...hopeful that someday I can celebrate myself! My very best wishes that you celebrte so MANY more anniversaries...too many to even count. I am so happy for you! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmaydee Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 fantastic!!!!!!!!! .......s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 You're one of the greats, Di....and I hope this is just the first of MANY anniversaries for you. Next year, we'll have a joint bash at Cindy's Pub...okay? I just passed my one year since dx on May 10th. Close enough for a joint par-tay...wouldn't you say? So glad you're feeling better and on your way with the Topo. Keep us posted on how you're doing. Love you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Very happy to hear about your anniversary and wishing you many, many more. Gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 My goal has been consistent -- to maximize my survival . . . I try to look every day straight in the eye, and go forward. If we all do that, I think we'll be ok. Congratulations on one year, Di! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Happy One Year Anniversary! Sorry to hear you were under the weather, but sure hope your feeling much better real soon. CONGRATULATIONS on YOUR ONE YEAR SURVIVORSHIP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Here's to many more Memorial days. Where's Cindi? Open the pub! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy c Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 YOU GO GIRLFRIEND!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flacrakr Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Di: Congratulations on your year. And prayers for many, many more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kel M Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Congratulations! Wishing you many, many more! Kel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Hi Di, That is a great milestone. Congratulation on one year!! May you have many more to come. Be good to yourself, Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Happy Anniversary, Di! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughnut Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Happy anniversary I've followed your posts for some time as they're so, well, inspirational really. Raising a glass to many, many more such celebrations. Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justakid Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Happy 1 year! My surgery anniversary is today also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 Congrat's on one year. Cheers to many more anniversaries, Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 Happy One Year Anniversary and I wish you many many more! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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