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@tmpeterson16
Please know your story is so similar to so many! Healthy, active…what happened??
After dealing with this since 2021 I think most doctors give us the same grim news on survival. Once I had my pity party I started thinking about it differently. If 13% survive more than 5 years, how many people is that? Guess what? It’s thousands. Why couldn’t I be one of those? I put my big girl pants on, asked God to use me, lead me, and support me; then took off on this healing adventure. We are all unique, but I do know attitude and faith are huge components. Allow people to help you with your family, give back when you can, and always get second opinions at each crossroad in treatment. Make sure you know of any gene mutations to be on alert for clinical trials too!

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@gamaryanne Thank you! Yes, time to put on my big girl pants and face this like anything else I have in the past. I do have so very much to be thankful for and giving up and not being around years from now for my family is not an option. Happy to have found this group.

I came upon this poem yesterday: Courage doesn't always roar.
Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day that says
"I will try again tomorrow."
Courage can be silent as the sunshine,
Invisible as the air,
Soundless as an oak tree in the forest,
Quiet as a prayer.
Courage has no army and no banners,
Courage has no drums.
But, softly when the heart asks God for help,
Courage always