mhutch1366 Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 I am now officially five years post diagnosis, post radiation, will be 5 years post surgery end of August,and post last chemo on Halloween. This is as close to a miracle as I'm going to get. Pancoast tumors are rare; the recent stats shows the combination I received 1-2-3 to be effective. They just don't have data past 48 months. Thank you, Dr. Schrump, my nimble fingered surgeon. Thank you, Dr. Sotos, my oncologist, Thank you, Dr. Holden, my pulmonist, Thank you, Liz Augustine, my physical therapist for over a year. AND Thank You, dear Lord. I have seen my youngest learn to read, develope a sense and style all her own; I have seen my oldest start to date, arrive in high school, contemplate college. I know You have something for me to do as I am still here, and while I'm waiting I'll gladly suffer the shrinking stature, the scoliosis and assorted bone and hypertension problems that come with the pain of surviving the thoracotomy and removal of a massive tumor. I'll pray for those who have gone before me, and for those who will come after me. And I will live each day, enjoy the birdsong, and the color of the sky. I will always remember in my prayers those members of my spiritual family here at LCSC. Love and prayers to you all, MaryAnn XOXOXOX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Love and prayers back to you mhutch, aka MaryAnn! Suffering some pain and change in our bodies is insignificant when compared to the opportunities you have been afforded....seeing your daughters growing into young women! I, for one, am ecstatic over this news. You are one in whose footsteps I humbly walk. I wish you many more years of excellent reports and scans. I want to be right behind you. And, MaryAnn, as ALWAYS, thank you from me. You, my dear friend, will be FIRST on my list when I post 5 years! Love, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Yours is just wonderful news. 5 years is just so fantastic. I wish you many,many,many,many,many, more years of enjoying everything and everyone around you. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 LOVE THIS!!!! Way to go MaryAnn!!!!! What a gift... What a gift you are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 WONDERFUL! I love hearing such wonderful news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Way to go, what wonderful news. By the way, a couple of weeks ago I followed a convertible with the top down, a dog was standing on the front seat with it's head over the windshield and it's ears were just flapping in the wind...........it was your avatar in real life, same color dog and all. I stayed behind it instead of passing just to watch that dog's ears and thought of you the whole time. So glad for your good news Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 What a wonderful post after a week of being bombarded by lung cancer statistics in the media. I hope you continue to enjoy all fo life's little miracles for a very long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 As you may have read on another ribbon, August the sun filled month is great for lung cancer surgery and survival! So happy for you. So much to celebrate! So happy to know you as a fellow Pancoast Tumor Survivor! May we celebrate 15,20 25 yrs etc of survival. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Congratulations, MaryAnn! How wonderful! How inspiring to us! Five years calls for a special celebration. I'm going to Cindi o'h's bar and have a few Margaritas in a toast to you. You rock, gal! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 WOW, Congratulations way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Happy Anniversary, MaryAnn! Wishing you many, many more years of life, love, and laughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Five Years!!! OUT A SIGHT! That just rocks -- it's so good to hear good news like that, particularly after the depressing (but badly needed)media blitz we've had over the past few days, not to mention the plight of so many of our good friends here. I'll hoist one to you over at Cindi's. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 You are awesome!!!!!!! And THANK YOU for still hanging around here 5 years out. You were a huge help to me when my mom had her surgery over a year ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flacrakr Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Way to go! That is great, great news. And hopes and prayers for many more years to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Maryann,this is really great news.Congratulations and time now for a celebration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Maryann, Congratulations on your five year mark! What wonderful news for you and for all of the rest of us who look to people like you for hope! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Mary Ann It's so great to see news like yours. Congrats and here's to many, many more years of your inspirational posts and good health with your friend NED. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlene Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 WOW whatm a wonderful story to share. I do believe CNN needs to do a story on YOU for the public to hear in a time like this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 HIP....HIP....HOORAY!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindseysmom Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 HIP, HIP, HOORAY. Best Wishes, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 congratulations!! xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Wow! Amazing. Good for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Happy anniversary Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 MaryAnn Cannot tell you how inspiring it is to me to see another 5 year survivor! For all those who are recently diagnosed, YOU are one to look to for hope. I am so glad that you and Miss Kasey got together and that you were able to get her going in a good direction! God Bless you and your family! Yes, dear. I feel He has something special planned for you as well. Just being a good momma is quite a lot! C'mon with Don Wood to the pub to hoist a few of your favorites! This calls for a good celebration! Congratulations! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Oh wow. Congratulations and happy 5th Mary Ann! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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