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Success Story – julieincanada

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    • April 12, 2013 at 8:38 pm
    arborbnb
    Participant

      I don't come to MPIP very often but back 12 years ago it was my lifeline ….

      I don't come to MPIP very often but back 12 years ago it was my lifeline …. I was julieincanada.  I just wanted to let you know that my husband Peter turned 65 in February – we were in Hawaii and met Vicki for the first time!  Peter was dx with Stage 3b in August of 2001.  He had several surgeries, a year of high dose IFN and 6 weeks radiation.  Yes, it was very difficult and the side effects were paralyzing.  He was off work for 7 years and we really didn't think the IFN fog would ever go .  Well it did!  He is getting ready to start another year of working in mining construction .  He flies to work in a helicopter and has learned about a whole new industry.  Life is very exciting for him.  Yes he still needs gaba for neuropathy but his life ( and mine) are good.

       

      Don't give up! miracles happen.  One day at a time.

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        • April 13, 2013 at 1:27 am
        King
        Participant

          Hi Julie,

           

          I think you will remember me.  We had our mutual friend, Patrick.  I still miss that guy.  I am in touch with his widow, Rejane, a couple of times a year.

          I'm so happy to hear the news about Peter.  Thank you for leaving a post.  It will give hope to so many others.

           

          Stay Strong

          King

          Stage IV  7/05 Liver mets

          • April 13, 2013 at 1:27 am
          King
          Participant

            Hi Julie,

             

            I think you will remember me.  We had our mutual friend, Patrick.  I still miss that guy.  I am in touch with his widow, Rejane, a couple of times a year.

            I'm so happy to hear the news about Peter.  Thank you for leaving a post.  It will give hope to so many others.

             

            Stay Strong

            King

            Stage IV  7/05 Liver mets

              • April 13, 2013 at 1:59 pm
              arborbnb
              Participant

                Of course I remember you an very glad that you are still doing well.  I have lost touch with Rejean but of course think of her and Patrick often

                • April 13, 2013 at 1:59 pm
                arborbnb
                Participant

                  Of course I remember you an very glad that you are still doing well.  I have lost touch with Rejean but of course think of her and Patrick often

                  • April 13, 2013 at 1:59 pm
                  arborbnb
                  Participant

                    Of course I remember you an very glad that you are still doing well.  I have lost touch with Rejean but of course think of her and Patrick often

                  • April 13, 2013 at 1:27 am
                  King
                  Participant

                    Hi Julie,

                     

                    I think you will remember me.  We had our mutual friend, Patrick.  I still miss that guy.  I am in touch with his widow, Rejane, a couple of times a year.

                    I'm so happy to hear the news about Peter.  Thank you for leaving a post.  It will give hope to so many others.

                     

                    Stay Strong

                    King

                    Stage IV  7/05 Liver mets

                    • April 13, 2013 at 1:47 am
                    Bunmom
                    Participant

                      I'm new here, stage 3a and just underwent radical axillary lymph node dissection. I am so thankful you posted! My doctor tells me my prognosis is pretty good, but it's hard to believe sometimes. Hearing from people who are NED as long as your husband gives me great hope. Congratulations on your new lices!

                        • April 13, 2013 at 1:48 am
                        Bunmom
                        Participant

                          OOPS!! I mean LIVES, not lice! OMG!

                          • April 13, 2013 at 1:48 am
                          Bunmom
                          Participant

                            OOPS!! I mean LIVES, not lice! OMG!

                            • April 13, 2013 at 1:48 am
                            Bunmom
                            Participant

                              OOPS!! I mean LIVES, not lice! OMG!

                            • April 13, 2013 at 1:47 am
                            Bunmom
                            Participant

                              I'm new here, stage 3a and just underwent radical axillary lymph node dissection. I am so thankful you posted! My doctor tells me my prognosis is pretty good, but it's hard to believe sometimes. Hearing from people who are NED as long as your husband gives me great hope. Congratulations on your new lices!

                              • April 13, 2013 at 1:47 am
                              Bunmom
                              Participant

                                I'm new here, stage 3a and just underwent radical axillary lymph node dissection. I am so thankful you posted! My doctor tells me my prognosis is pretty good, but it's hard to believe sometimes. Hearing from people who are NED as long as your husband gives me great hope. Congratulations on your new lices!

                                • April 13, 2013 at 1:36 pm
                                Tina D
                                Participant

                                  Your post is making me smile this morning. Thanks for taking the time to come back and share such encouraging news!!

                                  Tina

                                  • April 13, 2013 at 1:36 pm
                                  Tina D
                                  Participant

                                    Your post is making me smile this morning. Thanks for taking the time to come back and share such encouraging news!!

                                    Tina

                                    • April 13, 2013 at 1:36 pm
                                    Tina D
                                    Participant

                                      Your post is making me smile this morning. Thanks for taking the time to come back and share such encouraging news!!

                                      Tina

                                      • April 14, 2013 at 3:06 pm
                                      DebbieH
                                      Participant

                                        Hi Julie – I've often wondered where you went!  Great news about Peter – it took ages for my brain fog to go away but it finally did – whew!  Glad to hear you're both doing well and happy to see you again!

                                        DebbieH, stage IIIC, NED 11+ years after interferon

                                        • April 14, 2013 at 3:06 pm
                                        DebbieH
                                        Participant

                                          Hi Julie – I've often wondered where you went!  Great news about Peter – it took ages for my brain fog to go away but it finally did – whew!  Glad to hear you're both doing well and happy to see you again!

                                          DebbieH, stage IIIC, NED 11+ years after interferon

                                            • April 14, 2013 at 9:51 pm
                                            arborbnb
                                            Participant

                                              Another Interferon success story!  Glad to hear you are well too.  Did you have long term neuropathy from the IFN too – that is Peter's major complaint.

                                               

                                              Julie

                                              • April 14, 2013 at 9:51 pm
                                              arborbnb
                                              Participant

                                                Another Interferon success story!  Glad to hear you are well too.  Did you have long term neuropathy from the IFN too – that is Peter's major complaint.

                                                 

                                                Julie

                                                • April 14, 2013 at 9:51 pm
                                                arborbnb
                                                Participant

                                                  Another Interferon success story!  Glad to hear you are well too.  Did you have long term neuropathy from the IFN too – that is Peter's major complaint.

                                                   

                                                  Julie

                                                • April 14, 2013 at 3:06 pm
                                                DebbieH
                                                Participant

                                                  Hi Julie – I've often wondered where you went!  Great news about Peter – it took ages for my brain fog to go away but it finally did – whew!  Glad to hear you're both doing well and happy to see you again!

                                                  DebbieH, stage IIIC, NED 11+ years after interferon

                                                  • April 15, 2013 at 12:17 am
                                                  Janner
                                                  Participant

                                                    Good to see you posting, Julie!  I got an update from Vickie after your visit!  So glad Peter is doing well!

                                                    Cheers,

                                                    Janner

                                                    • April 15, 2013 at 12:17 am
                                                    Janner
                                                    Participant

                                                      Good to see you posting, Julie!  I got an update from Vickie after your visit!  So glad Peter is doing well!

                                                      Cheers,

                                                      Janner

                                                      • April 15, 2013 at 12:17 am
                                                      Janner
                                                      Participant

                                                        Good to see you posting, Julie!  I got an update from Vickie after your visit!  So glad Peter is doing well!

                                                        Cheers,

                                                        Janner

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