bbays Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 One year ago today, I was in my Cutaneous Onc's office waiting for the final dx. I had already had most of the tests but no confirmation. It was confirmed that my mass was cancer, but at that time we didn't know if the mass was mets from a melanoma I had 1 year prior or primary Lung cancer. Soooo the same day I went to thorasic surgeon. I had been told by the Cutanious doc. that if the mass was melanoma they would not operate. When I went to the surgeon, I told him that I didn't care if the mass was melanoma or not, I wanted it out of me. The surgeon said "well so do I". By Gods grace the surgeon had just had to cancel a surgery for someone that was scheduled for 2 days from then, so he had an opening. Needless to say, I had the surgery on Aug 5th. The mass was primary lung cancer, but had spread to mediastinal lymph nodes so I was stage IIIA. Anyway, I survived Melanoma surgery(had to have my right heel removed), lung surgery, radiation, chemo. and still ready to fight anything that comes my way. God is great and He is with all of us! Love all of you, Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Good for you! Doesn't it feel great to see an entire year behind you? Here's to many more. Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 YOU GO GIRL!! That's what I call kickin *ss! HAPPY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!! CLINK, CLINK, LETS HAVE A DRINK!!! The news a year ago was by no means what you wanted to hear, but the news TODAY is music to our ears! (((((((((BARB))))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarHart Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Congratulations, I am sure you have many more anniverseries ahead of you. Karen H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Wow, Barb! Just an amazing testimony to Faith, Strength, and Attitude. Girlfriend, you do more than rock! Have I ever told you what amazingly handsome boys/men you have? Here is to another year. This round is on the house! Big, Big congratulations to you and your family! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 what a lot you've come through, you are a miracle of resiliance and strength! prayers for your continued success in the face of the beast. cindi, I'm so glad you said first what I was thinking, although my version of it was "dude, her sons are hot!" xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Happy Anniversary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Congratulations, way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Wonderful, Barb, wonderful. and thank you for taking on a moderator's responsibility. Blessings, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Great news Barb. congratulations! Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Congratulations on your 1 year of survivorship! I know how important that is and I wish you many, many more anniversaries with good health! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flacrakr Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Barb: Congratulations on your 1 yr. From one florida cracker to another. Wishing you many, many more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Congrats! You are a fighter. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Barb , You are such an inspiration . Congratulations and may you always have that fighting spirit. Thank you for sharing. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Happy Anniversary!!! AND MANY MORE!!! Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 First, what a good looking bunch of boys. Must have been an active household when they were growing up. Now, congrats on your 1st anniversary. There's no doubt that you're a fighter and will have many, many more anniversaries to come. Gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 How inspiring! Happy 1 year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 God is great and He is with all of us! AMEN! Thank you God that Barb is with us to celebrate this much-welcomed anniversary! Happy Anniversary, Barb! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughnut Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Congratulations to you Barb Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Whoo Hoo, Barb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 I second that WOOOOHOOOO! I wonder if your success has something to do with all that testosterone around you? If you can get through parenting five boys and still have a clear head and any energy at all, you are destined to be a SURVIVOR! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Congrats on your 1 year anniversary!!!! I might just sneak a beer for you tonight, well it is Friday here after all!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Barb, I had no idea you went through all of that. You certainly are an inspiration. You were a fighter from day one and nothing is going to get you down. I love your courage and your spunk. I can tell you are a take charge person who gets things done. That beautiful family of yours must be so proud of you. I love that picture of all your 5 (bless you) sons around you. Priceless!! A specail toast to you dear lady, at Cindi's tonight. Cindi, set em up, we have to toast a special lady on the 1st anniversary, with so many more to come. Way to go Barb!! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbays Posted August 5, 2005 Author Share Posted August 5, 2005 Thanks so much. My sons are the joy of my life. As you can probably tell by the picture, they can raise a little h*ll. I love em' anyway. I have a scan coming up Aug. 10th so I'm a little nervous. Love Ya, Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Barb, Way to go, tiger! Love your picture. Keep celebrating for many years to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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