Comments on: How Do You Define A Breast Cancer Survivor?

By: Norma

Norma — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 03:13:35 +0000

But then again no answer or I am not reading it, when are you considered a survivor?

By: Utah Cosmetic Surgeons

Utah Cosmetic Surgeons — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:22:31 +0000

Another year just passed. Be strong. I’m sure you’ll survive.

By: Pat Hornbach

Pat Hornbach — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 21:39:08 +0000

I too am a breast cancer survivor! I had a double mastectomy last week, March 10th to be exact. Today they tell me I am cancer free. No other cells detected. Thank God, I’m 49 years young. I hope to see all my children and grandchildren grow up with me : )

By: Kathy G.

Kathy G. — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 11:01:38 +0000

Hi, just found this site. I have a reply for the ladies listed above me. I count my days of survival from my day of surgery, the day I knew it wasn’t in me anymore. I had bilateral mastectomies with reconstruction done the same day. I don’t want to scare Jennifer but my BRACA was negative also and so was my cousins. My breast cancer was found during a breast reduction surgery, all my mammos were negative, my type of cancer isn’t usually found that way. Dana, this is a great site, wish I had found it earlier in my survival, keep up the good work, we need you. Now that I’ve found this site I will visit again. God Bless and take care.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:51:23 +0000

I have a response to the last two ladies… Everyday we survive is counted as a blessing or survival. I was diagnosed last July with breast cancer and after surgery and treatment, I am here today to enjoy my friends and family. So, we are all survivors, as long as we look forward for the living and remember the ones we lost and the beautiful memories we have of them.

My mother HAD colon cancer, my dad HAD prostate cancer and I was the third in a family of five to survive my cancer too. I pray my two sisters will never have to go through what my parents and I faced. This October I’ll walk with others on the 3Day Walk in San Francisco. We can all do a little to fight this horrible disease. God Bless you all…

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:38:27 +0000

I was having the same question to the above question. My mom had her bilateral mastectomy in December, has completed chemotherapy and will begin radiation tomorrow morning. In my eyes, she is a survivor.. she is my hero. She cried with relief when her BRAC test came back negative since I am her only child and daughter and it was her biggest fear to have passed the gene to me. At what point do oncologist and the community consider a patient a breast cancer survivor.

Thanks for sharing your story. You and your family are in my prayers and thank you for your mom and grandmother’s brave fight with the disease. They are some of the bravest women I’ve heard of.

By: Barbara Guzdial

Barbara Guzdial — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:59:11 +0000

I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in February 2008, I had surgery, chemo and radiation. I had my mammogram last week, and all three doctors said the cancer was gone. My question is when do you consider yourself a survivor?
Do you start counting from the end of all treatment, or after the surgery? Please reply

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By: Shari

Shari — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:10:47 +0000

I was completely touched by what you wrote. My mother had breast cancer when I was 9 years old. Thankfully – she survived and it has been over 30 years. I don’t know of anyone who hasn’t been touched by this awful disease. You’re rt. you are a survivor of breast cancer. Knowing you have the awful “gene” must weigh on you everyday. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

By: softservegirl

softservegirl — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:37:23 +0000

Dana, It’s so difficult to explain to people what it means to have cancer in your family, to find out it’s in your DNA, and all probability you too will experience it yourself if you don’t take drastic measures. The point I am trying to make is survivorship is for all, for family, friends, supporters. It’s a difficult road – but with everyone communicating their experiences, there’s nothing but support out there. Keep up the good work and I look forward to reading more of yours in the future!