Five Year Anniversary: I'm a Survivor!

Even though it's been 5 years, the thoughts of cancer coming back haunts me every day.

I guess that's just how it is when you lived though diagnosis, treatment and follow-ups on the follow-ups! Next February I will finish my original treatment plan, which seems bitter-sweet. I wonder, was it enough? Although it will be nice to not be taking any more medications. Maybe I'll stop thinking about my cancer for a day, maybe not.

I reread my One Year Anniversary post, and that's still how I remember hearing those words, "cancer cells were found." Although, it's hard to believe Jacklynn was 3 years old and James was 2, way too young to have a Mom with cancer. I don't think they remember much from those days, which is a good thing. The part they do remember is the relationship they have with Winnie & Matthew, God bless them!

Physically my body is STILL making changes.. chemo/menopause side effects, some weight gain from medications, toenail damage, surgery sites still changing.. but it's all minor stuff. I'm curious to see what happens in February, when I go off Tamoxifen. I know it affects my hormones, and my foot doctor thinks my toe issues are related.. so we'll see!

I'll continue to update this blog as changes may happen.

~Christine