Geri Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 not really but it got you looking didn't it? 5 years ago next week I was diagnosed with limited small cell lung cancer and here I am with no cancer and only scarring to show that I ever had it. How lucky is that. I can't believe it myself, the only after effect I'm left with is some chemo brain - my friend says if it can last 10 years, I have another 5 years left and by then it surely will be just old age! When I was dx I was so sick with pneumonia that the cancer word didn't really register for a while. I have had a few medical challenges over the years and this just seemed to be another thing to deal with - it didn't occur to me that I may die, never entered my head that I wouldn't make it, just didn't even become a fleeting thought. How wonderful is that.......talk about Polyanna (or an ostrich depending on your outlook). I realise just how fortunate I am, apart from needing to lose the weight that came courtesy of the steroids (can I still use that after all this time?) and a daily shot of Lovenox (ouch every time I stick myself with that one) I have absolutely nothing to complain about - so I guess my post title was right. I got back from Kuaui on Saturday night, rested and refreshed and ready for the Boston walk on Saturday. For all the newly dx members out there take heart, I'm not the only one to beat the odds - why you can't you too. I think I'll celebrate this weekend, our walk is shaping up to be a real success (thanks in part to such wonderful support from everyone here) and I'm still on the green side of the sod. What more can a person ask for, happy days truly are here again. Raise a glass with me on Saturday night. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 FANTASTIC!!! That is truly wonderful news. Hey,I still have some of that steroid weight too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Geri,this is really awesome.Wishing you a great walk this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie22 Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Geri this is super news!!!! I will definately raise a glass Saturday night in your honor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I will be with all of you in spirit on Saturday...hoping you have a beautiful day and a good turnout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Hey Geri!!!!!! Fred and I hope to be raising a glass with you in PERSON Saturday night..................YES WE DO! !!!! Glad you had a wonderful trip. I KNOW you will have pics of you in that grass skirt to share this weekend ! Love, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Fantastic, Awesome, Wonderful, Great, Marvolous NEWS!!!!! YOU GO GIRL! Happy Happy 5 Wonderful Years!!! Here's to Many Many MORE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Geri, Congratulations! That is such uplifting news! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Absolutely wonderful news, Geri! I will certainly raise a glass in celebration of your recovery every night till Saturday and then twice on Saturday! Live strong and be happy. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Geri, I'm just beaming with smiles from reading your post. And... you look marvelous darling, absolutely marvelous! (read that with an accent ) Good luck Saturday -- we are all with you in spirit! Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Awesome Geri!!!! I will certainly raise a glass for you on Saturday! God Bless you and keep you well, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcorey33 Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Thats Awesome I'll be there in sprit. You are an insparation (sorry sp )that we can overcome. dani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Whoo Hoo, Geri! What great news! Here's lookin' at you, kid! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 What great news, thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Geri, Congrats on 5 years!!! Yay!!! Enjoy that walk on Saturday! God Bless, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Yeah!!! Thank you for sharing your good news!! We all need to hear this. I am so happy for you, glad you had a great vacation. Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEA Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I just love reading happy news. Cheers and best wishes for a wonderful walk on Saturday. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanie55 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Geri, I BIG BIG CONGRATULATIONS on 5 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and thanks for walking on Saturday. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Love reading this post. Keep on , keeping on and never stop smiling. I love that pic of you. You have such a contagious smile. My best to you and I will be raising my glass to you on Saturday night. Love & Prayers, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Geri, That's wonderful news. 5 years is greeeeaaaaat!!! Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Oh Geri, you are such an inspiration to so many of us. God's blessings today and always! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Congratulations Gerri. Here's to last 5 years and many many more. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 I love to read these kind of posts. They are so uplifting. Thanks Geri and Congratulations on 5 years!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golden275 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Geri, this is truly happy days. Congratulations on 5 years and being cancer free. Happy, happy days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 We all join in celebration with you. I am sure you are on a path to success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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