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21 today :)
Amazing isn't it - but today (21 years ago) August 2nd 1990 I went to my GP for her to check out 'things' related to being on HRT (6mth checks etc) and she found this 'mass' and asked if I had realised it was there and was it why I had come. I certainly wasn't aware of it. If anyone had told me then that I would still be alive today and posting this I would have been amazed - well after all the internet wasn't around was it?
I got to celebrate so many anniversaries in those years I never expected to. Wonderful ones like our 40th Ruby wedding anniversary, my 50th birthday, 60th birthday.... Seeing our children graduate, the birth of our first grandchild.
I won't pretend it has been easy going because I have had many treatments & surgeries for recurrences along with a secondary diagnosis in 2002 but there has been much to looking forward to and enjoy in those years and I hope there is still more to come.
Dawn
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Dawn
What a wonderful thing to read tonight. I was diagnosed in May of this year and the hope you have given me today to possibly reach the age of 76 and post a similar message to others that follow me on this brutal path of cancer is wonderful.
I do believe that cancer will become a disease similar to diabetes and will be "controlled" rather than cured.
Thank you for your message of hope!
Debbie
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Dawn your story is such an inspiration to each and every one of us on here, youve been through so much over the yrs yet have always still managed to give everyone on the forums so much support and help and hope, I have always looked out for your posts since i first joined the forums back in 2007 because you are such a lovely lady.Im so glad youve been kicking BCs ass for 21yrs and long may you continue to do so for many many more yrs to come!
Big Hugs to you Dawn.
Linda xx
Dawn you know my story and why I am SO VERY HAPPY for you especially today, you have become a becon of hope for us... all and long my your light shine!
Much love to you
Jeanette XXXXXXX
Dawn - Thanx for that wee story , omg it gives us all so much hope as the tretment has advanced as well so prognosis is even better, I start Tax today after 4 fec and was a bot down , you have bucked me up
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Congratulations Dawn
Hope you are having a little celebration that you have reached such a landmark date. As the others have said you are a real inspiration and always have a kind, considered word for everyone who you write or reply to. When I joined the 'exclusive' secondaries group in 2008 you were one of the many mets ladies who helped me realise that my world didn't necessarily have to end right then! Long may all of our inspiring stories continue 
Nicky xx
Wonderful news Dawn and a real reason to celebrate - you have always shared so much with us that it's lovely to share this news too!
All best wishes
Fran
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What a lovely post to read Dawn, here's to many many more years to come!
Jo
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Congratulations Dawn - absolutely fantastic!!! You know you are one of my inspirations on here from the first time you added to my bone mets posting.
Here's to many, many more anniversaries for us all
Liz x
Happy anniversary, Dawn, you are a constant inspiration to so many people, as you post gentle encouragement and give hope wherever it is needed
Lavender xxx
Congrats Dawn, I'll be chinking a glass of something chilled and fizzy to you later - what a lovely uplifting post, it will keep me smiling all day.
Bev x
Thanks for posting that great news! Hope you celebrate and have a good time,have a drink for me! Like Liz I always follow you and your news being a bone mets woman myself -here's hoping we'll all be celebrating your 25th (& more)!
love Julie xx
Congratulations Dawn - what a terrific milestone! I am so pleased for you and for the hope it brings to those just starting on this horrid journey. Have a wonderful day and lots lot more
Caroline x
Yay - what a lovely thing to post. I've had a grotty few days and it really cheered me up to read this.
Congratulations and wishing you many more anniversaries to come!
Nymeria x
I am so pleased for you Dawn. I found my lump on Feb 2 2007, so I am exactly 4 1/2 years on today - which is very little compared with 21 years!
I hope you continue to thrive for another 21 years at least.
Hi Dawn what a lovely post sure gives hope to us all Congratulations & may you celebrate many many more anniversaries
Much love
Mekala x
Dawn
Fantastic news and thank you for sharing it. Here's to next 21!! enjoy.
Terri x
Congratulations Dawn, you have been a great help and inspiration to us all. It says a lot about your spirit and positivity that you are reporting the anniversary as an achievement (and it is certainly that) rather than remembering an awful date (which it undoubtably was)negatively.
Thanks for all your support over the years xx
Thank you and Congratulations Dawn- it was lovely to read your post.
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Brilliant news Dawn, hope it continues, very inspiring, junieliz x
Congratulations Dawn, what a wonderful post. Very best wishes to you for the next 21 years xxxx
Gives a warm glow to somebody who's in year one! Thanks and much happines.
S
Dawn I always look for your posts and it makes me feel uplifted that despite the hard times you have had over the past 21 years you continue to share your experiences and advice.
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Dawn, Many congratulations to you, you certainly have been an inspiration on bcc, so from one of the many that you have given good and encouraging advice to, l Thank you for all your encouragement
Keep Well
Love and Hugs
Sandra xxx
Well done Dawn, I follow your postings too, since joining the forums again in 2010, you have been a real inspiration. I do hope the next 21 years will bring many more wonderful moments to you and your loved ones.
Hugs Maria
Hi Dawn,
Congratulations. As others have said you are a real inspiration and are always supportive of others on this site. I am approaching my 3 year anniversary.
Alex
Many many congratulations Dawn. So happy to read your post and celebrate with you on your 21 years. I follow your postings and you are such an inspiration to a lot of us.
Beverley xx
Truly wonderful.
Thank you for sharing this with us and for all your words of support on this forum.
Love
Linda
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Hi Dawn,
Congratulations, absolutely amazing, I know it hasn't always been easy but as you say all the milestones you have reached, so very pleased for you, and many more to come.
Love
Marina xx
Dawn so very pleased at your anniversary. Congratulations.Am so very pleased for you.Yours were one of the 1st posts I saw when I came on to the forums early last year and I have always looked out for your posts Jxx
Hi Dawn,
Thank you for such an inspirational post and congratulations on your anniversary.
I wish you well, with many more happy times to come,
Denise x