seeking? victor ? no, CONQUEROR!!!! that's it.
'Survivor' makes me feel like a victim, I definitely prefer 'Conqueror'. :-)
Sorry I haven't been around much, I do pop in for a few minutes when I can but it doesn't give me much time to participate.
I love you all, each and every one and I'm as happy as a pig in mud.
Hugs n love, Meg
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You truly are a conqueror my dear Meg. I'm proud to call you my friend. Much love & blessings!/ Lillian
145791I like the word conqueror also. Keep on conqueroring that nasty cancer.
169064Thank You, you are an inspiration to me.
I salute you.
May God Bless and Keep You!
From Bev
7875Congratiolations. May u and yr husband celabrate maaaany anniversaries in good health and happiness.
Hugs, Starlet
3196I am soo happy for U ,Meg ,may U stay a CONQUEROR for many more years to come.
5753congrats that is wonderful, we will call you Meg the Conqueror!******************4u
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10191That is great, my hubby is going for his 6 mon check after prostate cancer. Its amazing how it is this ugly thing in the background of our lives, but I put it away and focus on what life has to offer and deal with the ugly when/if it resurfaces. It sounds like you are doing the same, living each day to the fullest. You are very postive. I find there are always others with stories much more difficult than mine.
10494It makes me so very sad that the term "Cancer Survivor" is exclusive to all cancer patients that have survived 5 years. I applaud your one year milestone, you are a survivor, because if you did not seek the treatment over a year ago you would not be here to celebrate this wonderful news!
I hate labels that limit anyone, and if the cancer society creates a label of "5 yrs cancer free" means "cancer survivor" then shame on them!
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by meganne
10 Aug 2010
There is a valid reason for the five year cancer free period being a requirement to being a 'survivor'.
Many breast cancers are caused by the Oestrogen in a woman's body causing growths to form, cells to mutate, and become cancer.
This is called being Oestrogen Receptor Positive.
After having either a lumpectomy or mastectomy or even just having chemo, this particular group of women are required to take a further five years of medication to completely rid their bodies of Oestrogen.
Mostly this treatment is extremely effective and if there are no more cancerous cells formed during the 5 years on the follow-on treatment they can be almost guaranteed they will not get cancer again.
If secondary cancers grow during this 5 year treatment, well it can have various outcomes.
My aunt had breast cancer/mastectomy in one breast, then same thing again in the second breast within five years, then she got cancer in the jaw and died from it.
Her death would have been prevented today because she would have been put on the 5 year follow-on treatment.
The Oncologist told me that the 5 year treatment is as important as, if not more so than, the chemotherapy itself.
So I hope you now better understand why SOME women are on a 5 year 'wait and see' probationary period.
Hugs n love, Meg
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9141lovely to hear you sound so happy .it,s a poo to have chemo isn,t it . take care live life to the full.my thoughts are with you .
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11473Meg, this is wonderful news! God will be blessing you richly. You are a life example the followed being! Congratulations for this victory.
" Everything can, in that that strengthens me..."
46919Congrats! Woo Hoo! you are on your way to conquer your second year its your positive approach to life I'm sure.. Hugs Sally
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463420Congratulations, Meg! Some little angel is caring for you!....Hugs, Nini
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14227Fantastic news, I'm so happy for you....God has been so good to you....your positive attitude is wonderful...much blessings Janet
8647Conqueror is a better word, I been cancer free for a little over 2 years, but here you are no considere a survivor but after 5 years. I am so happy for you!!! and wish you 100 more years cancer free.Hugs and blessings
604841157752853congratulations, I'm so happy for you and with you!
743319Congratulations! I too am fighting the battle, round one is over but mine has a 50% chance of recurrence and tomorrow we find out if I already have a fight again. Chemo ended on St. Patty's day for the first tumor.
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by meganne
10 Aug 2010
All I can say is stay positive and never give in to worrying or despair over it.
There are far more conquerors out there than we realise because everyone has a sadder tale they will want to tell you.
Please, take my advice and DON'T LISTEN! Tell them you don't want to hear negative stories, then if they insist on being negative you need to avoid those kind of people.
You are already a winner!
I am loathe to tell you, but everyone who has cancer runs the risk of its returning, (I have another 4 years probation and ongoing, daily, medication before I am supposed to call myself a survivor) but you must not dwell on that or it will control you and dominate your life.
Do what you have to do, stay strong, stay positive and focus on all the things you still want to do with your life.
I want to teach my granddaughters how to sew and cook and I want to watch them grow into beautiful young women and I want to be here to celebrate my youngest Granddaughter's 21st birthday, (she's 6 months old). I want to see them finish their education and see what kind of careers they choose.
I want to teach my Grandson how to fish and maybe how to ride a horse. I want to see which one of them is musical and play duets together on my organ.
I want to be there when they get their first car and graduate from college.
I want to spend Christmasses together and have them sleep over and have bar b q for breakfast.........
I'm holding on to those things, they keep me strong and give my life purpose and I'll fight with every fibre of my being to be here long enough to share in it all.
Hugs n roses, Meganne
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10 Aug 2010
Meganne I pray you will do all of this....keep up the positive attitude...thanks so much for sharing your news with us.....Janet
by kazza
10 Aug 2010
Go for it Meganne!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thasnks for sharing. It made me feel "there but for the grace of god go I"
33580Congratulations Meg. I am on my 33rd year. I worry about cancer every day. But the good LORD has been looking out for me. Mildred
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2768317727Congratulations Meganne, I think you are the best of CONQUERORS. You never gave up, and always had a smile in your foto's, and even in what you were writing. Here is to you !!! May God spare you for many, many more anniversaries.
Warm hugs and all Gods blessings
Marietta
15907CONGRATULATIONS Meganne!!! You're a real winner, I'm very happy for you :) Thank you so much to all Cuties too
12254Hi Meg....
Bet your busy moving into your gorgeous new house...
hehehhe...
So HAPPY for you and hubby.
You CONQUERED it alright .... and I'm SO-O-O glad you did.
Hugs
Linda
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by meganne
10 Aug 2010
Not quite yet, still waiting on tenterhooks, for the finance approval.
I hope to exchange contracts next Monday then it should only take 4 weeks to settlement.
One day I'm up, next day I'm a little down. :-)
It's quite amazing how each obstacle that is placed in our path I manage (thankfully) to clear them away quite easily, so it seems more and more that we are meant to have this house. Like we are being given signs.
Hugs n love, Meg
57491232God bless you!!!!! I am very happy for you. I you are right the perfect word is Conqueror!!!!
26714I am so happy for you and your family! Lets just keep a cautious eye on things, do not over-exhaust yourself to the point of tearing down the resistance you have build back up in your system. Love yourself and take care. Have fun and enjoy all of this new found freedom and the wonderful things that you have worked for already. You are a shining example of a survivor and conqueror!!!!Lets keep it that way until you are very old and ready to go! Keep the Lord close to your heart and never forget that HE has given you the strength to fight this cancer and that with His help, you are well and in His loving hands. I am so very proud of you and for you! You did not waver in your quest to survive! Only a very few times did we, your online friends, even see you down. I know you had to have had some very awful days but you fought them also! You are one heck of a fighter and you won the big battle. Everything in life should be easier for you now. You over-came the unbelievable with grace and pride and of course, The Lord!
You have earned and paid for these nice things that are happening for you at this time. I am proud of you and happy for you and all concerned. Hugs and best wishes to you for all the days to come, Linda
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52685Congrats, Meganne. Wishing you many,many more anniversaries of being "THE CONQUEROR". Hugs Lynn
51302Meg, Give the Lord a hand of praise! I do LOVE your "term" for more reasons than one. We are CONQUEROR'S with Christ who helps us Conqueror what is given to us! I'm over 30 yrs myself. Had a scare a couple of months ago, but all's well... We all know you are busy and will come back to us once you have settled into your new place. We'll be here. :) Hugs.... Terre
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36693CONGRATS and may you see many many more anniversaries like this !!!!
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by starlet2653
11 Aug 2010
Hello dear friends,
I'm relatively new on this forum but I must comment on the outstanding comraddery, support and sharing.It warms the heart.
May G-d always give us love and kindness to share.
Starlet
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48168definiately wonderful news. I am always thinking of you. Never stop being happy ok...love Kerry
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29871Woo Hoo! you go girl - glad to read this post.
I kinda' knew you'd be busy with all the paperwork associated with the purchase of your new home.
We'll still be here!
Love and blessings Chris
234505Meganne, CONGRATULATIONS on your VICTORY!!!!!!! That is Fabulous!
All the best,
Kathy
6190Congratulations. I like your choice of words. You are spot on, cancer is a battle and survivor is far to passive a description.
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46645CONGRATULATIONS Meg, that is such wonderful news. You did go to battle and your did conquer it - didn't you? You can be as happy as you care to - it is your time - that is for sure.
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