Next month, I mark 43 years since I was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Posted by rjp27 @rjp27, 1 day ago

Next month, I mark 43 years since I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I am very thankful for all the things I’ve experienced during these bonus years. Newly diagnosed people have often crossed my path, and I have had the privilege of encouraging them with not only my longevity but also quality of life. Any other longterm survivors out there?

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Zebra | @californiazebra | 23 hours ago

That is amazing!!! Congratulations!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

myoga | @myoga | 22 hours ago

Congratulations! You're an inspiration! I don't think I will have that chance to announce that 40 years from the day I was diagnosed. I was dx at 61 🙂

rjp27 | @rjp27 | 21 hours ago

Well I’m very glad you got all those healthy years in before dealing with it. At 28, it comes with its own problems…

Chris, Volunteer Mentor | @auntieoakley | 21 hours ago

I am 21 years out, and in my 30’s at dx there are definitely a different set of issues from my older counterparts. I am so grateful to have the time with my loved ones that all those hard treatments bought for me.
What are you most grateful for?

rjp27 | @rjp27 | 20 hours ago

In reply to @auntieoakley "I am 21 years out, and in my 30’s at dx there are definitely a different..." + (show)

So happy you got that time! For me, it was meeting and getting married to my husband, my second son being born, eventually getting to watch my two grandchildren - both grown now! - grow up - and next Saturday, we will celebrate our 40th anniversary! 💕