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@katgob Good morning, Kat! It has been a bit quiet in this group so thanks for waking us up! Happy New Year to you! Ah, the dreaded holiday scale creep! I think the old myth that calories don’t count during the holidays is false. LOL The scales tell me otherwise! Our daughter flew down to join us in our winter digs for a week over the holidays…two fold…to see her ‘elderly parents’ LOL and to escape the brutal Mpls weather for a bit. The weather could not have been more perfect here! It was actually unseasonably warm and dry so we spent a lot of time on the beach, walking, talking. There are several restaurants near us in walking distance where we can sit outside to dine. Of course we took advantage of that! Plates full of ‘non-caloric’ foods! 😂

Yesterday I received a call from my local oncologist office to set up a recall appointment in March. It will be my 7 year follow-up for my treatment of AML. The transplant would happen later at the end of June. It’s surreal to believe that 7 years ago right now I had cancer but didn’t even know it yet. It all became apparent about a month later when I was rushed to the hospital holding on by a toenail. Better living through chemistry! 2019 was a rough year but a new beginning to my life. There hasn’t been a day of regret or looking back over my shoulder.

I’m happy for you that you’re doing so well, Kat. You’ve paid your dues in the world of cancer journeys for sure! Now’s the time to continue to enjoy each day! Thank you for always being so encouraging and honest about your experiences. Squeezing through the ipad screen to give you a hug!! ☺️
Good luck with all your test results on the 23…not that you need it! I know they’re going to be stellar!

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Wonderful post Lori. Like with breast cancer, it is hard for those never having these wonderful things to understand. Mayo Clinic provides a door in to hope and understanding. I was just finding out 2 years ago that a match was found. The finding of my caregiver as you know put me in a funk for a bit.
I scanned my remaining papers from my treatments and thought back to the journey. I hear women in bc.org zoom meetings taking about fear and worry. Side effects that have made life unlivable. I was thinking how much bad self-talk they might have. I tried daily to not suck the life out of others when i talk to them.
Coming here, you Lori were the beacon hope with a sunny disposition and added laughter tidbits tossed in over and over in this wonderful world of Mayo Clinic Connect. For so many before and after me, you remind us of the notion that recovery from this is possible. Follow the treatment plans, keep the medical team in the know of symptoms and side effects. I still find it hard to believe I walked through all that i did.

7 YEARS!! So near to a journey to heaven and Bing bing...Mayo brings you a medical team and treatments that have given you 7 years!!!

I LOVE FAMILY STORIES. TRIPS WITH KIDS AND GRANDKIDS AND SPOUSES!!!! I have siblings with kids and friends, no kids' or grandkids, but i never tire of hearing the love and kindness shared among family.
We know more people will be having BMB's and BMT's, so I will keep with my updates and popping in so i can hear all the news from all of you.