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

I am 25 years post diagnosis of Stage 3B Pleomorphic Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (PILC).
Last October I was rediagnosed as Stage 4 w/mets to my spine and pelvis. The lesions had been there for at least two years and were initially diagnosed as "degenerative"..."You're getting old".
I do not have pain (no meds needed). I have normal blood work, no cancer symptoms.
Stay positive and do not waste today worrying about tomorrow or yesterday. Feed your body not your cancer. Exercise, hydrate and get good sleep. These all matter!
You can do this!!!

May I ask what type of BC you had?

May I inquire as to your original diagnosis?

So pleased to hear of your long stretch of survivorship. I was at 33 years last summer when I was diagnosed with a recurrence. This time I elected a mastectomy of my right breast with follow up of letrozole and zometa infusion. I'm coming up on a mammogram for the left breast and am extremely nervous. My insurance provides an oncology social worker who has been a great support through all the twists and turns this time around.

Boy did I need to hear this today. I’m headed into a full on depression lately. It is a hard rd to travel and easy to get discouraged. Thank you!

Personally, I’d be thankful to be watched this carefully at this point. Every journey is different, but you don’t want to rush - sounds like you are in good hands.

I’m in California. It’s has been a cool summer so far😀

God bless you! Im still waiting to get the all clear. I don’t know why my Dr. never tells me that I’m in the clear. I still get a mammogram every 6 months? I’m never going to be able to move on at this rate.

Wow! I am very happy to hear of your story! I am newly dx and am always worry. Thanks for your story which gives hope to all of us.

LOL - you never know! I am in Grand Haven which is in Western Michigan. My folks are in Saginaw, which is more eastern, but kind of mid mitten. If you didn't know, Michiganders use the general shape of a mitten with the thumb pointing to the right for Geo-location. I'm an academic and have been to Arizona for conferences - I'll let you know if/when I plan for a conference out west. I hope your grandson enjoys his new work location - as far as cost of living Michigan is a very reasonable place to live; though it is more expensive around some of our larger cities (Detroit, Lansing, Traverse City). Lots to photograph here if he's into nature photography...