gail Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Three years ago today I was in the OR, and they were working to see if the nodule was breast mets, or lung cancer. It was lung cancer, which the tell me was "a good thing". Yes, I suppose so. So I am going to a day spa for some whole-body treatment---and plan on telling the 20-something skin tech exactly why I am there. I will ignore my jiggly skin, and not ignore the triumph and the miracle of the day. And tonight we are going into Phila for a casual but fun dinner. When this nonsense started I knew something was wrong with my body, but the whole time I feared the breast mets. Had the xray, then ignored the follow up for 2 months. Decided to get my head out of the sand and go back for the follow up xray, and there it was. First xray was Dec 2000, and surgery was 2001. On my first anniversary of my first ( ) breast cancer, I was border line hysterical and sick to my stomach. That has been 11 years now, and I realize these dates are good things. My love to all gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Gail, The anniversaries are good and a good thing to celebrate. Sounds like you have a great day planned - hope you have a great time. Just relax and soak in the enjoyment. It is good to be "cancer victors"! Look forward to "talking" with you soon. Love and hugs, Nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Have a wonderful day and delicious dinner. You have wonderful reasons to celebrate! Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Go, Gail! Congratulations on your three years and clear. You are an inspiration to us all. Celebrate big time! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Gail- Three years sounds WONDERFUL to me! Keep leading the way! I hope your day at the spa and dinner out are as special as you are to us! Enjoy! P.S. We decided to do something "active" to celebrate the exact 2-year anniversay of survivorship after my lobectomy, and that is when I broke my shoulder skiing. GOOD CHOICE of a spa-day and din-din! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Gail, Congratulations! Celebrate life! Have a great time!! Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Gail - What a wonderful anniversary to celebrate - you are such an inspiring survivor - enjoy your day! Terrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Gail, A whole day at a spa! I am turning green with jealousy. You definitely deserve it, though. That definitely sounds wonderful. I might just sign up for a back massage next week. Ohhhhhhhhhh, I can feel the relaxation now - might even get a pedicure. Glad hubby doesn't read these things because he'd be hiding the checkbook about now. I am so happy for you! Hope you had an absolutely wonderful day at the spa and an even better dinner! God bless you, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayos Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Celebrate life....after a year of being NED you deserve it. I hope to be in your shoes later this year. "Dance like you've never danced before...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Gail, Nice going! I hope you had a fantastic day yesterday. This gives me a good idea--I have been sitting on a gift certificate from a day spa since Valentine's Day--maybe I should use it on a date of significance too--here are some choices that come to mind: 1) May 21--date I got bad news from CT and quit smoking 2) June 20--date of surgery--bad news was yes, it is cancer. good news was, no it was not in your lymph nodes and it is not mets from breast cancer. Maybe May 21 would be best--to celebrate the quit smoking anniversary and also to celebrate the beginning of the process to rid myself of cancer. I'll have to think about that, but a facial sounds real good about now.... Again, congratulations to you--here's hoping for many many more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 YOU GO GIRLFRIEND!! Yes, these dates are VERY IMPORTANT! The best part of these dates are, we're still here to celebrate them and share them with so many others. HOW GOOD IS THAT???? I'm so Happy for you and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! HAPPY DAY, HAPPY DAY, HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY DAY!!!! Love to hear this wonderful news! ENJOY MY FRIEND! You have lots to be proud of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lea Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 WOW! I have never had a whole spa day. It sounds wonderful. Congratulations and enjoy................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 Gail, I am so sorry that I missed this post!!! I have been on dial up for a few days and it didn't make for happy surfing. Congratulations on your special day! I am so glad that you are here, and on this board. Your input and advice always means so much to me and gives me the hope that one day I will be where you are.... Warm thoughts to you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 Happy Anniversary, Gail! Another one of my heroes. I think of you as the Whale-Watching-Cancer-Stomping-Warrior-Woman. Three cancers over an eleven year period? Definitely, Warrior-Woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted April 29, 2004 Author Share Posted April 29, 2004 About me and my spa day--I want everyone to know I was not this type of person to do such extravagant stuff. I distinctly remember wearing contacts that were two months past their prime, but not getting new ones because we couldn't afford them. Not true at all, and I was sacrificing my eyes. Not a warrior at all Fay, but thanks. I tried very hard to withdrawal from the world with the first diagnosis, but a pesky 7 year old, now 18, wouldn't let his mama hide. And the whale watching was a high point on my life, and I hate boats. And I also rafted on the St Lawrence River this summer. that river is quite huge, and I hate water. I cried on the edge of the water, then got into the boat, and went anyway. I think my therapist is earning her money!!!! gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 Enjoy yourself tonight and every night you deserve it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 Dear Gail, You have more than enough reason to celebrate! Congratulations and go paint the town! Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 Gail, Bask in the warrior woman persona. Many of us are every day heroes to people we meet because they have "no idea" how they would deal with a cancer diagnosis - and look at you, girl, a THREE TIME winner! (No, not "winner" in the cancer lottery, but winner in getting your crap straight and continuing to LIVE). Accept your kudos, Gail. As many people will tell you, you always had a "choice" in the matter and you CHOSE to stick around (willingly or with the help of a 7 y/o, the choice was made). ENJOY your day at the spa and your dinner - you DESERVE it! CARPE DIEM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 Gail, I'm glad you dared to do those things, and I know you are richer for it. Good for you. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted April 29, 2004 Author Share Posted April 29, 2004 Thanks Don-- After I stopped crying, I got into the raft and told my sisters if I drowned it was on them! They would have to deal with it! They said fine, and I didn' t drown. It was awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 Gail, Enjoy, Enjoy and then Enjoy some more!!! God Bless you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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