Bud Baker Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Today, I became one of the 15 percent of lung cancer patients to survive five years. I have remained cancer free since my surgery on December 20th, 2007. So, by definition, I am cured. I will always have a higher risk of a recurrence or new cancer than someone who has never had lung cancer, and as last week reminded, my surgery damaged left lung may always be more prone to pneumonia and such. Still, I'm liking the sound of that "cured" word very much. A big Thank You to all of you who have supported, encouraged, and inspired me along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieRSA Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!!!! So good to hear of the positive news keep fighting and enjoying every single day! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Congratulations, Bud, although I'm not surprised that you made it to the 5 year mark. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Your words are music to my ears!!! Congratulations, I am so very, very happy for you. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyA Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 That's WONDERFUL Bud! Congrats congrats congrats! What are you doing to celebrate? A nice dinner? A little get together of loved ones? I'm so excited for you! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToBeGolden Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Congratulations. However, I would like to consider you as one of the first to raise the percentage of lung cancer survivors to be much greater than 15%. Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 congrats also form over here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Baker Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 That's WONDERFUL Bud! Congrats congrats congrats! What are you doing to celebrate? A nice dinner? A little get together of loved ones? I'm so excited for you!Cindy My wife and I had planned to go out for dinner, and our daughters were going to join us, but it didn't quite work out. While traveling at 70 mph that morning on a service call to Wichita Falls, I hit a hawk, which had suddenly swooped down out of seemingly nowhere, with the grill of my company truck, limped into a collision center with a leaking radiator, and was late getting home that evening. We'll probably hoist a toast tomorrow evening while we're out with friends, but mine will be a non-alcoholic drink, since I'm still on antibiotics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trawna Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Absolutely the greatest news I've heard recently, Bud! This should make it an especially merrry Christmas and New Year for you and your family and friends. Raise a glass of fizzy water and enjoy this holiday season. Here's to your continued good health! Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Bud, I posted on fb , but wanted to post here too. This is such an awesome milestone and you are a real inspiration to many. Wishing you a Happy New Year Bud and many many many more to come. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryTD777 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Cured is such a beautiful word!! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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