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

Posted by rjp27 @rjp27, Jul 20 3:15pm

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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ribbonlizard | @ribbonlizard | Jul 22 8:59am

I just want to say congratulations and thank you for sharing your wonderful inspiring news! I am still in treatment and I can't even express how much it means to hear from a long time survivor! Wishing you a life always full of joy and happiness! 🥰

sequoia | @sequoia | Jul 21 9:30am

@rjp27 CONGRATULATIONS!🥳 I’m 21 yrs out on first one and coming up on 6 for second. I’m truly blessed. You are an inspiration. Again congratulations

rjp27 | @rjp27 | Jul 20 8:30pm

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! 💕

Chris, Volunteer Mentor | @auntieoakley | Jul 20 7:37pm

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 | Jul 20 7:00pm

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

myoga | @myoga | Jul 20 6:24pm

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 🙂