On 5/5/2008 Leemg wrote:
I had BC diagnosed in 2003 and that knocked me for a loop but I am doing well. The thyroid cancer was also a surprise and found in matter of factly so I'm grateful for that particulary being this more aggressive type. When I was 21 I was diagnosed with melanoma which was more recently reversed and said to be a benign lesion after spending 14 days in the hospital and going through extensive surgery etc. and living as a cancer patient with the possibility of recurrence on my mind. I didn't learn that it was not melanoma until after being diagnosed with breast cancer so you can say I have been living as a cancer patient for over 30 some years. The key here is living. Again, best to all of you. Enjoy the things that are important and make sure the people that are closest to you know how much they mean. No regrets.
Interesting background. Before I was diagnosed with papillary tall cell, I had been diagnosed 3 times with melanoma and had surgeries each time. We must have predisposition for cancers. Other than that, I'm healthy! I continue to stress a little about my WBS next Friday. Everyone be sure and post your results--you are in my prayers. Tara