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Ten Years!

By KatInNM
Posted March 25, 2009 at 11:03 pm · 73 replies
In Non-small cell lung cancer - General
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Yesterday was the 10 year anniversary of my diagnosis of inoperable stage IIIB NSCLC, adenocarcinoma, 7x8 cm tumor. At the time, I didn't think I would live a year, much less 10, and for the last 9 I've been NED and living a perfectly normal lifestyle.

I'm so grateful, thanking God every day for healing me. It wasn't easy, but it's been a very rewarding journey and I'm glad to have had the experience.

The Chinese character for 'crisis' is a comination of the character for 'danger' and the character for 'opportunity'. My wish for all of you who are currently facing the 'danger' part of this disease is that God will also bless you with the 'opportunity' part, as He has for me.

God bless us all!

Kathy

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By karenere
Posted March 25, 2009 at 11:07 pm
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Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! Hope we all celebrate your 10th.
Karen

By mawoni
Posted March 25, 2009 at 11:15 pm
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Your story gives all of us HOPE. Thank you -Thank you - Thank you!!!!
God Bless .... Deb

By Cody
Posted March 25, 2009 at 11:28 pm
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This is a great report. what treatments did you do?

By brooklynda
Posted March 25, 2009 at 11:43 pm
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How wonderful! Wishing you many more DECADES of freedom! Blessings! Brooklynda

By sandy45
Posted March 26, 2009 at 12:29 am
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Great to hear! CONGRATULATIONS!! Our cancers and stages are almost identical and my PET is next month. Your great news is helping my "jitters".
So glad you shared.
God hears our prayers. I will continue to keep everyone in mine.
May you have MANY more healthy years.
Sandy

By CKP
Posted March 26, 2009 at 1:07 am
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Yay!! I'm hoping to have the same news in 6 1/2 years. Keep up the good work!
{{going to happy dance now}}

Hugs,
Cindy

By hanmarmax
Posted March 26, 2009 at 1:13 am
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Dear Kathy:

Wonderful great news! I'll be happy to help you celebrate 20 years, 10 years from now!!! You're truly an inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

xoLisa

By lisalulu
Posted March 26, 2009 at 2:11 am
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We celebrate together life, love, strength, and God for blessing you with life.. the battle was just a little bump in the boad and on our way..
I am so happy to hear such good news.. We all need to know, that this is not a death sentance...
I pray fop each and every one of us for life and to be able to have the strength to make it through the tough times and to be there for the ones who need the strength to carry on..
I just am so happy for you and pray that you to be cancer free forever..
God Bless you..
Ok happy dance time yahooooooooo..
Lisa

By maxgirltou
Posted March 26, 2009 at 6:23 am
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Kathy,

Thanks for sharing. It gives such hope.

God Bless,
Tina

By michsheets
Posted March 26, 2009 at 8:45 am
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That is such great news! Thank you so much for sharing. It was like a breath of fresh air this morning. I have the identical stage, with pleural effusion and just celebrated my 2 year anniversary of diagnosis. I am still doing chemo so am not NED yet, but I'll get there.
Thank you for the hope.
Michelle

By drawing3d
Posted March 26, 2009 at 9:12 am
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Kathy,

You are such a warm, loving and generous person with your time and advice. As we know, you were the first person I ever spoke with over a year ago when I was newly diagnosed and felt like I was just drowning in the pit of helplessness and despair. As you lifted me out of the gutter then with your words of hope and encouragement, just knowing you during my struggling journey to NED has lifted my spirit and given me a focus so I could be where I am now. I feel certain you have affected many others in the same powerful ways.
God bless you Kathy. The world is a much better place having you in it.
Love you and many heartfelt congratulations!!
Ellen

By jgaynor711
Posted March 26, 2009 at 9:26 am
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That is such wonderful news! Thank you for sharing your story of hope with us. It is so good to see!
Julia
xoxo

By Steph49
Posted March 26, 2009 at 10:30 am
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That is truly wonderful! Did you modify your diet in any way?

By jyuan
Posted March 26, 2009 at 10:41 am
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Big Congratulations!!!
-Jing

By carolhg
Posted March 26, 2009 at 11:13 am
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So wonderful to read your post and absorb your wonderful, wonderful news!

Carol

By jh2467
Posted March 26, 2009 at 11:18 am
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Absolutely wonderful to read your post, it gives all of us hope. And has truly brightened my day.Thank you.

Hugs coming your way

Janet

By ipek
Posted March 26, 2009 at 11:28 am
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I am so happy to hear these wonderful news. Please share more details, which supplements u used , which medicines you took, I want to know everything !!
I have just printed your post and profile to show them to my dad.
He has diagnosed on 19th Feb and we are so confused about chemo therapy. He has 5 chemos (40mg cisplatin) so far , just one time he felt sick but now he is thinking about quiting chemo. And mom is supporting him.
I want to fight ,I want my dad and mom to fight but I need evidence good stories to tell. Will you please help me.

By Nettie55
Posted March 26, 2009 at 11:29 am
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Kathy-
Congrats! Congrats! You've given all of us such inspiration, and most importantly, HOPE. I wish many many more decades of NED, and happiness.
Hugs
Nettie

By robinhood
Posted March 26, 2009 at 11:47 am
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I am doing a Happy Dance for and with you. Your news has certainly brightened my day.

As others have asked and I would like to know also - what treatments have you had and where? Your news is an inspiration to all of us who are fighting this battle!!

By merylee
Posted March 26, 2009 at 11:57 am
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What great news! Congratulations and thank you very much for sharing. I really needed to hear it.

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