A long year is finally over

[Hudgehog]

Last May my 31yo wife was diagnosed with Breast cancer and went through a double mastectomy, chemo and four reconstructive surgeries. Now, one year and six days since her first surgery she is done with surgeries and is feeling great again. This picture was this weekend with the youngest of my three children and my only girl, I wouldn't trade them for anything!

 

[old bear]

WAY TO GO

 

[4506517]

Two very beautiful women. You are a lucky man.

My father beat his cancer into remission 4 times.

I know it has been the toughest year of your life.

Tell your wife I am very proud of her.

 

[bettis1]

Beautiful family! Prayers were answered!

Bob

 

[luangtom]

Bless all of you. My mother is a breast-cancer survivor of over 25-years. She is gonna be 90 this year. So, tell yer sweetie that many good years lie ahead.

 

[NE450No2]

I am very happy for you and your family.

 

[Sebago Son]

God Bless You. And may you have complete remission.

 

[S&W45Colt]

That is a wonderful story of her bravery, the Lord's grace and you guys "sticktoitness." Thank you for sharing, I needed to hear it. Prayers sent as well.

 

[snubbyfan]

That's great news. I can relate, my wife's had cancer twice. First time was breast cancer and second was cancer of the saliva gland.
She had reconstructive surgery a couple of years ago and that left her headlights out of alignment (her words) Since they're close to the same size she doesn't want to go through the ordeal of getting cut up again to get things straight. She's happy, healthy and strong.

 

[Hudgehog]

That's great news. I can relate, my wife's had cancer twice. First time was breast cancer and second was cancer of the saliva gland.
She had reconstructive surgery a couple of years ago and that left her headlights out of alignment (her words) Since they're close to the same size she doesn't want to go through the ordeal of getting cut up again to get things straight. She's happy, healthy and strong.

My wife is a nurse and knows a lot of folks at the hospital she works at and had guidance on every step we made. We basically "interviewed" several plastic surgeons until we found the right one. He is a little bit kooky on some of his "rules", but he sure knows what he is doing. My wife is very happy with the results, which is all that really matters, but at the same time we couldn't have asked for much more than we got!

Once the lasting effects of chemo get out of her system she will be good as new. She still gets worn down very easily, and cannot handle the twelve hour shifts like she used to. She has been part time for the last few years so that we wouldn't have to put the kids in daycare, but has went to an even more reduced schedule after taking almost all of last year off. I wish she would just quit, but she wants to keep going in a few day every couple of weeks.

 

[4506517]

As strange as it sounds, let her keep working. It did my dad a world of good. If she keeps working, it makes the recovery just a "part" of her life not her "whole" life. I know it sounds weird, but my dad keep working and never stopped. It helped keep his spirits up.....it reduced the cancer to an "annoyance" in his words, rather than allowing it to become a huge overwhelming ordeal.

I love hearing stories like this. It makes you realize cancer isn't the death sentence it once was. It is still a VERY serious illness, but we've certainly come a long way.

Again, I'm so happy for you guys!

 

[jgh4445]

Awesome! Very happy for you guys. God is good!

 

[bushmaster1313]

Choose Life!

 

[M29since14]

Bob said it best. I'm glad things worked out for your wife and your family. Thanks for the encouraging story.

 

[straightshooter1]

That's fantastic. I hate that disease and am always happy to hear when someone "beats" the darn thing.

Bob

 

[DeathGrip]

She's gonna be fine.

I'll still say a prayer.

 

[fdw]

Had a sister in law who went through pretty much the same thing.

Glad to hear your wife is doing well, I know it was tough..

Best

 

[OK Hog Shooter]

God does answer our prayers. I'll lift your dear wife up for continued healing and complete peace of mind, as well as for you and your family.

Blessings,
Hog

 

[woodsltc]

Very glad all has gone so well for your wife.....I pray God's blessings will be with ya'll from here on out.

Don

 

[Old 44 Guy]

God Bless all of you. Cancer is a terrible thing but we can beat it.