I haven't posted much for about the last 6 months, during which time my Wife and I have been battling this disease. Actually I shouldn't say we since I just drive her to the Cancer Center, change her catheter dressing, and witness the side affects of kemo. Its my wife that is undergoing the treatment. My wife is upbeat and confident that she will make it while admitting that there is a chance she won't.
I'd like to get some mini pink ribbon stickers for my bike.
Might give everyone pink ribbons for Christmas.
Anyone here been through the treatment (I almost wrote cure, now that would be a huge mistake)?
So sorry to hear, please give your wife some ((hugs)) from us.
Glad to hear she is in good spirits, that is actually a very important part of battling it. [thumbsup]
Would she appreciate it if others put pink ribbons on our bikes?
Please keep us updated.
Big hugs :)
QuoteWould she appreciate it if others put pink ribbons on our bikes?
That would be cool.
I used to think the ribbons were kind of silly, but that all changed about 6 months ago.
I feel you man... did they catch it early enough?
trying to help a very dear friend of mine through this, but the mastectomy we're trying to pay for is because her cervical cancer metastasized... her Dr is still confident she'll be a survivor, but the money is really hard
Quote from: teddy037.2 on November 09, 2009, 09:32:45 AM
I feel you man... did they catch it early enough?
trying to help a very dear friend of mine through this, but the mastectomy we're trying to pay for is because her cervical cancer metastasized... her Dr is still confident she'll be a survivor, but the money is really hard
I'll try to avoid the politically charged health care issue, but if we didn't have insurance I don't know what we would do. I think our insurance is being billed over $40k a month. I take it that your friend does not have health insurance.
No we didn't catch it early. My wife was in stage III when diagnosed. But kemo seems to be working, she can't feel the tumor. But stage III is much better than metastasized cancer. My best wishes and hopes for your friend.
I don't know if your family likes public support, but my friend w/ lung cancer has a site on caringbridge.org, and he gets a lot of encouragement.
Here are some well wishes going your wife's way!
mitt
Quote from: akmnstr on November 09, 2009, 09:23:58 AM
That would be cool.
I used to think the ribbons were kind of silly, but that all changed about 6 months ago.
I'll also post up in the women's forum. [thumbsup]
My wife is going on 4+ years of (fingers&toes crossed) being clean & free...
My heart goes out to you both - stay positive, continue to pamper & be there for her, hold her hand, bring her crackers, foot rubs during chemo, whatever...
That being said, it was absolutely the scariest thing I have ever gone thru, and brought my wife & I even closer. We also have a beautful 4 year old girl to boot (my wife's tumor was found when she went in to confirm pregnancy) who very likely saved her mom's life. Treatment has come along way, and if found early enough, chances for not just survival, but complete eradication, are good.
If you would like someone to talk to, feel free to pm me.
J
J thanks for the words. I'll be in touch. We will be talking to the surgeon tomorrow.
Quote from: akmnstr on November 09, 2009, 09:43:37 AM
I'll try to avoid the politically charged health care issue, but if we didn't have insurance I don't know what we would do. I think our insurance is being billed over $40k a month. I take it that your friend does not have health insurance.
No we didn't catch it early. My wife was in stage III when diagnosed. But kemo seems to be working, she can't feel the tumor. But stage III is much better than metastasized cancer. My best wishes and hopes for your friend.
not anything proper, some of the medicaid type stuff is kicking in, but it isn't alot of help. her Dr is doing everything he can, as well, which has been lucky for her, but progress is slow.
and thank you :)
I can't imagine what you are dealing with emotionally.
I can only wish you both all the best and hope and pray.
My mother just finished up with chemo last month.
She's starting to get some peach fuzz on her head now and has about 3 months before she'll be ready for her second mastectomy (this one's prophylactic.)
+1 on the caringbridge site. It provided an easy way for her to keep friends and family up to date on what was going on and offered them a good means of providing consistent support for her.
It was funny, I think I had a harder time with it than she did. She was always the one through my childhood offering strength and support when I was going though medical problems. The role reversal was a lot tougher than I thought it'd be. She did great though and always maintained a really positive, upbeat view of everything which helped everybody get through it okay.
My mom is a 10 year survivor....
This year Dolci and I got involved with the Avon 2 Day Breast Cancer walks and did a couple of events and next year we are going to be MotoCrewing for a couple of those and maybe a 3 day walk or 2 as well...I think Dolci just got me a gremlin bell with a pink ribbon on it and currently there is a pink bra on the front of my bike that has "Miles 4 Melons" Sharpie'd across the cups for the fund raising we are talking about doing for next year as well.
my thoughts and wishes are with you and I am sorry you are going through this....
I have some friends that are survivors. Seeing what they went through inspired me to try and do something so my daughter doesn't ever have to even think about this disease.
Gentle hugs for you and your wife.
As Zooom mentioned we have gotten very involved with Avon Walk for Breast Cancer; I walked in May in DC and then just finished motocrew in Charlotte, NC a couple weeks ago. Next year I intend to crew at least DC (Avon and Komen) and Atlanta or Charlotte (same weekend) and possible some others.
QuoteAs Zooom mentioned we have gotten very involved with Avon Walk for Breast Cancer; I walked in May in DC and then just finished motocrew in Charlotte, NC a couple weeks ago. Next year I intend to crew at least DC (Avon and Komen) and Atlanta or Charlotte (same weekend) and possible some others.
After we make it through the treatment we will definitely get involved with the activism associated with this disease.
I have become aware that science is on the brink of many breakthroughs in the fight against cancer. In maybe 10 years there may be significant changes in treatment. Too bad we couldn't have put this off until then. Dolci and Zoom, we appreciate your involvement in the fight.
ak, big ole brotherly hug comin to ya. Cancer is a horrible horrible thing. We wish you all the very best.
If you guys ever want a place to escape in the Rockies, my Colorado home and bikes are yours and hers. Any time.
Good luck
Quote from: ducducgooseme on November 10, 2009, 04:24:32 AM
ak, big ole brotherly hug comin to ya. Cancer is a horrible horrible thing. We wish you all the very best.
If you guys ever want a place to escape in the Rockies, my Colorado home and bikes are yours and hers. Any time.
Good luck
Wow! We both ride but she has given it up during her treatment. We spend many an hour talking about what we will do
when the treatment is over. Your offer and riding in the Rockies has just been added to the list.
My little sister (funny, even though I'm getting old it's hard to think of her just a year and a half behind me) is in the homestretch of reconstructive surgery after her second fight with this disease. It's been a rough road for her over the past couple of years, but she's shown a toughness that I never even imagined in her.
I love my sister very much, but can only dimly imagine what it's like for you right now. I'll join everyone here in wishing the best for you & her -- and add Northern Arizona to your list of post-recovery "must see, must ride, we've got a friend there" places.
BRAD
Quote from: akmnstr on November 10, 2009, 04:30:11 AM
Wow! We both ride but she has given it up during her treatment. We spend many an hour talking about what we will do
when the treatment is over. Your offer and riding in the Rockies has just been added to the list.
Randimus and I will also co-host! (DDGM's house may be a little too big and comfy for you.) ;D
Seriously, we will keep you in our thoughts. Glad you reached out here â€" clearly terrific people on the board who seriously do care for each other.
Big hug to you and your wife. We'll look forward to seeing you both here in the Rockies!
People appear and disappear on the board. Some I miss some I don't. I missed your posts. Both my wife and I send our best wishes.
If you come to NYC our house and spare room are open to you.
Thanks everyone. We hope to ride with all of you soon. I'm signing off now; we have appointments at the Cancer center. We will be there the rest of today and all day tomorrow.
Quote from: howie on November 10, 2009, 06:42:11 AM
If you come to NYC our house and spare room are open to you.
And if you're headed that way, stop in the Washington, DC are and hang with CAM! (I've got more than enough room for guests too!)
B and I send big, gentle hugs.
You and your wife will be in our thoughts.
Two of his sisters beat it, I'm sure your wife will too! [thumbsup]
We spent the last 2 days at the cancer center which included a session with our surgeon. We set a date for Dec 1. After the discussion an what is going to happen we watched a video on the process and taking care of the incision (which will be my job). It was overwhelming, about like the day we heard the diagnosis. Wish I could go under the knife for her.
My Mother-In-Law was recently told that her breast cancer is terminal. Her's was caught quite late and had already spread deeply into her lymph system, so she had pretty much no chance when they found it. My wife is taking her to London soon (a lifetime dream of hers) so that they can share that experience before the cancer takes her.
+1 on the Caringbridge site. Jim Calandro, a member of our Ducati community and President of US Desmo, recently had a protracted battle with cancer. Jim set up a Caringbridge account and used it to tell his thousands of friends what was happening during his treatment, and he says he received endless encouragement from the correspondences he got through the site. He said it was always good to open his website and realize that he was FAR from alone in his battle, and that lots of folks were pulling for him. Jim is now in remission....hopefully permanently.
My best wishes and most positive thoughts go out to you, your wife, and your family.
Quote from: Cloner on November 12, 2009, 05:34:48 AM
My Mother-In-Law was recently told that her breast cancer is terminal. Her's was caught quite late and had already spread deeply into her lymph system, so she had pretty much no chance when they found it. My wife is taking her to London soon (a lifetime dream of hers) so that they can share that experience before the cancer takes her.
+1 on the Caringbridge site. Jim Calandro, a member of our Ducati community and President of US Desmo, recently had a protracted battle with cancer. Jim set up a Caringbridge account and used it to tell his thousands of friends what was happening during his treatment, and he says he received endless encouragement from the correspondences he got through the site. He said it was always good to open his website and realize that he was FAR from alone in his battle, and that lots of folks were pulling for him. Jim is now in remission....hopefully permanently.
My best wishes and most positive thoughts go out to you, your wife, and your family.
Cloner, Sorry to hear about your Mother-In-Law. I'll check out the Caringbridge site. I'm planning on taking my wife on
some of those trips that she has been dreaming about and putting off for years; once she completes her treatment.
Mom and sister battled it. Thanks to research (and money) the technology and treatments get continually better.
Best of luck to your wife, and anyone on this board battling cancer.
Quote from: bobspapa on November 10, 2009, 04:19:33 AM
squared
Cubed.
As a person who watched a loved one succumb horribly to the Big C, I have big hopes for your wife. Best wishes from me.
Breast cancer and having a kid have got to be the two biggest stressors a woman can face in life. And you can't drown cancer in the sink.
akmnstr, best wishes and hugs to you and your wife. I hope that you are taking care of yourself, finding some time to just breathe, maybe even tinker on the bike. Remember that a more physically and mentally healthy you will be an even better support source for your wife, even if you may feel selfish or strange taking care of yourself at a time like this.
My aunt, who helped raise me and is pretty much my second mom started treatment a couple of months ago. She is probably the strongest woman I've ever met and it is truly amazing to watch her take on this battle, her faith never faltering.
Funny story: I went home to visit her in September just after the surgery and when she showed me her scar, strangely enough, all I could think was "damn, this 50+ year old has phenomenal breasts, I have one hell of a family!"
QuoteFunny story: I went home to visit her in September just after the surgery and when she showed me her scar, strangely enough, all I could think was "damn, this 50+ year old has phenomenal breasts, I have one hell of a family!"
I don't think of breast quite the same as I used to. Now I see a woman in a seductive low cut top and now I think, "those are nice but they can get ya later."
Quote from: akmnstr on November 13, 2009, 03:50:53 AM
I don't think of breast quite the same as I used to. Now I see a woman in a seductive low cut top and now I think, "those are nice but they can get ya later."
We're giving my sister a T-shirt for Christmas that reads "Of course they're fake -- the real ones tried to kill me!"
Quote from: triangleforge on November 13, 2009, 09:07:10 AM
We're giving my sister a T-shirt for Christmas that reads "Of course they're fake -- the real ones tried to kill me!"
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Quote from: triangleforge on November 13, 2009, 09:07:10 AM
We're giving my sister a T-shirt for Christmas that reads "Of course they're fake -- the real ones tried to kill me!"
That's awesome! [laugh]
All women have a love/hate relationship with their breasts. Breast cancer is scary for the voluptuous, but fertility issues suck too for the less endowed ($15K + just to have a baby? umm, no thanks!), and for those with implants, the chances of catching cancer early on are far less likely.
anyone bought any of the "Save the boobies" tees? I think that campaign is a good, catchy fund raising idea.
Though this info doesn't directly apply to your wife, the NY times recently had an article about some of the advances in treating brain cancer
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/17/health/17tumor.html?em (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/17/health/17tumor.html?em) - hopefully some of the information will help.
I can say from a sort of experience, that there's plenty of hope. My dad's been dealing with metastasized melanoma for quite a number of years. He's had some surgeries, but through that all - he's been going strong. For example, he basically remodeled their entire house by himself. He's had a positive attitude all the way, and I think that's played an important factor.
Very recently, he went into the hospital because of a seizure. That was due to swelling from a previously undiscovered tumor on his brain. Though that incident took some fight out of him - he's still positive. Radiation started Monday, though tired from that he's still positive.
I guess what I'm trying to say in a rambling way is that keep a positive outlook, which will help your wife do the same. My dad was diagnosed years ago, I hope your wife will be able to look back on this all years from now too.
AK, Godspeed and a quick recovery to your wife!
Question, what are your and her thoughts about the new recommendations to delay mammograms to age 50 and not doing self exams?
best of luck and goodluck.
in a way your chances are very good, breast cancer is one of the best treated forms of cancer with the highest cure rate and more research dollars are put toward that type of cancer than any other.
heaven forbid someone gets pancreatic cancer or lung cancer, both of those have much lower survival rates and have far less reasearch dollars than breast cancer 10 fold. i've watched a good never smoking friend die of lung cancer and its just the most sad thing you will ever see.
good luck and best wishes.
Quote from: rgramjet on November 18, 2009, 12:37:00 PM
AK, Godspeed and a quick recovery to your wife!
Question, what are your and her thoughts about the new recommendations to delay mammograms to age 50 and not doing self exams?
Good question. My wife is 48 so under the recommendations someone like my wife would not have a mammogram. So to me it is bad advice. My wife never had a mammogram. She sometimes thinks of herself as superwoman and never got one. She noticed her lump when it was rather large. A very bad way to go about detection. Her form of cancer is so aggressive that it is possible that it could have grown to its final size in just a few months. Had she had a Mammogram every 2 years, the tumor could have grown to its large size within the span between exams.
Lately we have been hanging out a lot at the M.D. Anderson cancer center. We see a few younger women there. I find it very sad to see a woman there, bald, in the prime of her life. Yeah, I don't think the recommendation is a good one and I expect it to soon be reversed.
Quote from: sbrguy on November 18, 2009, 12:47:59 PM
best of luck and goodluck.
in a way your chances are very good, breast cancer is one of the best treated forms of cancer with the highest cure rate and more research dollars are put toward that type of cancer than any other.
heaven forbid someone gets pancreatic cancer or lung cancer, both of those have much lower survival rates and have far less reasearch dollars than breast cancer 10 fold. i've watched a good never smoking friend die of lung cancer and its just the most sad thing you will ever see.
good luck and best wishes.
I was reading about the history of breast cancer yesterday. What you say about funding is true, but it wasn't always that way. In the early 90s breast cancer received less then 5% of the federal research $. I don't know what the current figures are, but it clear that the advocacy by women has been very affective on both awareness and $s flowing into research. I wouldn't put it down as unjust or wrong. I would say that the breast cancer advocacy movement is a good model on how to address other forms of cancer and other diseases. Also, the breakthroughs in the treatment of any forms of cancer tends to have benefits to the treatment of other forms. My wife has been approached about participating in a Chemo trial that has been shown to be affective in another form of cancer. Current research is looking into genetic manipulations that may result in great leaps forward in the treatment of all cancers.
And, I am very sorry to hear about your friend. Years ago one of my best friends died of melanoma likely due to exposure to agent orange in Nam. His case was a statistical oddity since he was African American. My Dad died due to complications associated with his lymphoma. Cancer sucks in any form.
i will admit it wasn't always that way.
luckily breast cancer got a lot of "good publicity" as does some forms of lymphoma for research as you hve the whole team in training and most importantly the komen foundation, etc. these groups have definitely made a difference in research dollars.
There is an interesting discussion going on right now regarding insurance companies possibly refusing to pay for mammograms for women under 50 due to some "new government study." Study sounds like complete bullshit to me.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/11/19/mammogram.guidelines.insurance/index.html (http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/11/19/mammogram.guidelines.insurance/index.html)
As I understand it, it is not the recommendation of the gov and will not likely become part of the official recommendations. I think the study is based upon a statistical analysis of risk factors. Of the risk factors age is dominant and risk dramatically increases after 50. Sound reasoning, if your dealing with mallard ducks or white tailed deer, but we humans get upset when our young women with cancer (like my wife), are consider statistical outliers.
One of the license plate options in Colorado is breast cancer awareness (which I have on my monster). Quite often on my commute, I follow a car driven by a woman with this same plate.
Her plate reads: IWAS31
bordering on political statement following:
hey its the "free market" the insurance companies can do whatever they want right and that is good because they will "always" do what is best for the customer.. [laugh] [laugh] [laugh].. yeah right. [clap] [clap]
We got some pink DMF stickers made up for people who'd like to show support. No cost, but a self addressed stamped envelope will cover mailing so I think that's the way we'll distribute. DP will post instructions and perhaps a pic shortly.
Quote from: Statler on December 20, 2009, 10:21:21 AM
We got some pink DMF stickers made up for people who'd like to show support. No cost, but a self addressed stamped envelope will cover mailing so I think that's the way we'll distribute. DP will post instructions and perhaps a pic shortly.
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Quote from: Statler on December 20, 2009, 10:21:21 AM
We got some pink DMF stickers made up for people who'd like to show support. No cost, but a self addressed stamped envelope will cover mailing so I think that's the way we'll distribute. DP will post instructions and perhaps a pic shortly.
Call me silly...but I'm not gonna post my addy on the net. PM me and I'll let you know where to send the sase. For those too lazy pm me and we can work something out via paypal to cover postage and mailing supplies.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2770/4201636382_392e4ccbfb_m.jpg)
I can use my office P.O. box too, DP.
Quote from: Statler on December 20, 2009, 01:46:09 PM
I can use my office P.O. box too, DP.
I don't mind giving it to people at all...
I just don't want it on the open forum.
Thanks to everyone and especially for the pink DMF stickers. An update on my wife. She had her surgery earlier this month. It went well and the doctors report that there was a good response to Chemo. A few live cancer cell within the removed tissue. The next step is 6 weeks of radiation that will start in January. By the end of radiation it will have been 8 months of treatment. A long haul. We remain optimistic. She is beginning to grow hair and has been talking about riding and canoeing again soon. Life feels good and it is a pleasure just to breath in good clean air.
Glad to hear the surgery went well. [thumbsup] Best wishes for the radiation treatment. ((hugs))
Encouraging update! Will continue to keep you both in my thoughts. [thumbsup] Will get the pink stickers in her honor and stick them proudly! ;D
Nice to hear promising news, here's to a quick and complete recovery [beer]
Quote from: akmnstr on December 22, 2009, 05:54:49 PM
Thanks to everyone and especially for the pink DMF stickers. An update on my wife. She had her surgery earlier this month. It went well and the doctors report that there was a good response to Chemo. A few live cancer cell within the removed tissue. The next step is 6 weeks of radiation that will start in January. By the end of radiation it will have been 8 months of treatment. A long haul. We remain optimistic. She is beginning to grow hair and has been talking about riding and canoeing again soon. Life feels good and it is a pleasure just to breath in good clean air.
Awesome news. Group hug!
More positive vibes headed your way! [thumbsup]
Good News [thumbsup]
Great news!! [thumbsup]
[Hugs]
Be sure to pass along all our good wishes to her -- but take time to savor some for yourself, too. This is tough on you both, and she needs you to take care of yourself right now almost as much as she needs you to care for her. Keep up the great work.
glad to hear the prognosis is looking good! I'll be keeping you both in my thoughts
God Bless you & your wife. I wish you the best and most posiive things for this new upcoming year!
Here's a link to a recent article I read on the new breakthroughs scientists have achieved in the field of Cancer & Human Genes. Amazing work they're getting done.....
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8414124.stm#id8410000/8414900/8414957 (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8414124.stm#id8410000/8414900/8414957)
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Stay Strong!! Best wishes....
glad to hear she is doing well AK
and to DP and Statler....I'll gladly sport one of those pink DMF stickerz...
Thanks to DP, Statler, Got Duc, and those that were involved in the putting together the pink DMF stickers. I've been wanting to do this for a while, but at last I've made the pink sticker into my avatar. Thought I'd post it here first.
Now that we know a little bit more about my wife's prognosis the reality of life after treatment has hit. We will live more in the moment now. The possibility of return will always be there as long as she lives. Not a thing to dwell on.
I've got her bikes into shape to ride, they are now out off moth-balls. We'll pick up some Texas plates for them and then it is time to ride.
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still plenty of pink stickers for those that want to show their support.
DP - how do I get one of the pink stickers?
Quote from: dolci on January 25, 2010, 06:46:32 AM
DP - how do I get one of the pink stickers?
Quote from: ducpainter on December 20, 2009, 12:57:36 PM
Call me silly...but I'm not gonna post my addy on the net. PM me and I'll let you know where to send the sase. For those too lazy pm me and we can work something out via paypal to cover postage and mailing supplies.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2770/4201636382_392e4ccbfb_m.jpg)
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...and I just remembered I never sent Statler his... [bang] [bang] [bang]
sorry.
Sorry to drag up this old thread but I have good news so I thought an update is in order. My wife and I went in for her second post treatment checkup. The results were negative, so no cancer for now. 8 clean months. She even has hair again. My wife is now planning to outlive me. Damn, someday we should invent a cure for this desease. Now she is at home planning a ride to the Texas Hill country. Life is better without the big C.
We need 'Tini's pig-tailed cheerleaders emoticon here!
What a huge relief! Congratulations to you and Mrs. Akmnstr!!!
You certainly needed that good news and I couldn't be happier for you both!
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What splendid news, Bill! Good luck to you both, for many years to come!!!!
Great news!! [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
What a relief! Congrats on 8 C free months!!
[thumbsup] ^11tyb
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That is wonderful news, AK!
Here's to many more C free checkups down the road. [thumbsup]
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awesome!...an inspiration for sure and I shall keep your wife in mind when Dolci and I are working with all the wonderful ladies ( both survivors and kin ) when we are crewing the Komen 3-Day and the Avon 2 Day next month!
So glad to hear the great news!!! [thumbsup] [clap]
True Congrats!
mitt
Sorry? You made my day, GREAT NEWS!! [drink] [beer] [wine] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]
very good news and i wish you and your wife the best.
We all can only hope and continue to support ALL cancer patients and survivors get the treatment they need.
Good luck and good news.
Thanks for update.
That is awesome news that should be shared. [thumbsup]
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Great stuff, Bill!! [thumbsup] [beer]
My wife is going on 5 years free & clear, and just got another haircut last week... it's always bittersweet when she gets one, as I can't help but think back on what she went through, and makes me so happy for what we have. I had taken the day off for her birthday, and our daughter, who will be 5 next month, was in her lap as she was getting it cut... got a little lump in my throat, thinking back about doctors suggesting we terminate, and being so happy we made the decision we did.
FYI, I am assuming she will be going in for check-ups every 6 months, alternating Mammo/MRI - I don't know the exact particulars of her treatment, but be aware of the potential for false readings (especially with MRI) due to dense/scar tissue... and if it does happen, remember to take a deep breath or 20, and wait for results from next follow up...
I am a late pile-on to this thread AK but I just read thru the posts and I am glad to hear the progress and the post-treatment news.
a few years ago I had just gotten back together with my wife after a 2 year split...
I had moved out after the last of our kids did...
5 months into our reunion I drove her to the Dr. for a colonoscopy. Softball sized tumor on her transverse.
As we left the office she said that I must be kicking myself for coming back.
I just looked at her and told her that I had never been more grateful or happier to be by her side than at that very moment in time and that we would get through it together however it was meant to play out.
That was 3 years ago and all is well.
Love is a funny thing...if its true, it will shine brightest when things are at their darkest....it will give you a strength, patience and endurance you would never have thought possible
good luck with the years ahead with your wife!!
Thanks everyone for your messages and positive thoughts. As most everyone knows, the treatment is not a cure. And those that make it through the treatment must face the reality that the cancer may come back in a even more aggressive and deadly form. Living with that possibility has become easier and our optimism has grown with each of the checkups. Those of you that have been through the treatment know what I mean.
Thanks again for everyone's support!! [clap] [clap] [clap]