m2e2r2 Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Just found you all today so am still finding my way around on the site. Have been on other message boards before and have learned so much from all of you out there. When I was first diagnosed in 1999 they gave me a 5% possibility of living 5 years. At 5 years I dropped an email to my thoracic surgeon to tell him I'm still around. He responded that some people beat all the odds and we don't know why. In your case I think it's pure determination. I don't see myself as all that determined and I was sure the diagnosis was a death sentence. I lost my mom to lung cancer when she was 57 and two days post surgery. Lost my husband to LC 3 months after diagnosis in 1995. I stand on their shoulders. I wake each day grateful to be alive. While I am on oxygen 24/7, I remain active. Two days a week I volunteer at MD Anderson. I'm a telephone buddy with a local organization called Can Care. I'm also active in my local church and am currently taking two classes. Happy to have found you all. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethluvswill13 Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Wow Mary!! that's something to talk about! Welcome- to a wonderful board! Hugs,Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Welcome Mary!!!!! It's so wonderful you decided to join us here. We certainly can use folks like you around for inspiration and encouragement. I bet you have been one determined lady ~ regardless of what you say! You could have just curled up and given up, ya know? Thanks for speaking up and being here with such a positive message. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 A BIG welcome to you and for bringing us some more hope. Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Mary, welcome, welcome welcome to our community. Many signing up here have been recently diagnosed ( or their loved one) and just reading your signature will be such an inspiration to them! I am sure you have much experience that you can share. We are so lucky you found us. Please keep us posted. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Hi, Mary, and welcome! Congratulations on your longevity. I am in the Houston area also and my wife and I are CanCare volunteers as well. Glad you have joined us here. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalouDP Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Welcome Mary What an inspiration you are. Thank you for sharing and giving us hope. What kind of chemo treatments did you have? I'm just glad to hear you are NED and living and active life. God Bless Malou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Mary,welcome to our support family.It is nice to have you join us.I am glad you have done so well and you will be a much appreciated inspiration to many of us here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Mary-- welcome to the board. I am glad you found us. You are certainly a busy person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 What a wonderfu inspiration your story is. Congratulations on beating their "odds". Stay strong and take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Love your attitude, you are one busy lady and an inspiration to us all. Welcome Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Welcome and your words are just what I needed to hear today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Thank you for posting. You messagage is certanly an inspiration for me. I was wondedring, did you have chemo after you had surgery? Prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 welcome!! and thank you for such a positive, hope-filled message. I hate those stats they dole out - way to defy them!! xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Welcome. I'm glad you found us. I'm sure you will be with us for a long time to come. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Welcome Mary, Always good to find a ''Good News'' in a post. Stick around and we sure could use some past experiences you had on your journey. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 welcome Mary Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodi Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Mary, you are a wonderful example, of how determination can get you through, these tough times! Thank you, for sharing and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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