I passed my 5 year cancerversary last month.
I’ve survived over 5 years with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer.
Only 27 out of 100 women live past 5 years with this disease.
I’m very thankful to be one of them!
The last few days I’ve been fighting depression and the fact that I just don’t want to do all these tests and procedures….another COVID test…..another MRI….another Thoracentesis…..and whatever comes after that.
It seems like the cancer is progressing quicker all of a sudden. It’s such a scary feeling to be out of breath just from walking from the bathroom to our bedroom (which isn’t very far)! I’m thankful to have the fluid around my lung drained tomorrow, but it’s only been 2 weeks since we did it before. That’s not very long. Why did it come back so fast?
What will the MRI show on my liver? Will the suspicious spot be cancer, or just a spot to keep an eye on? If it is cancer, will it start to cause problems, and if so, what are they?
Now I’m just rambling because I’m tired. I’m going to take a nap while Mom and Dad take the kids to the pumpkin patch and corn maze. That will be fun for them, but I’m sad to be missing out. Then it will be time to get up and get ready for my MRI. Hooray!
7:50 pm – Well, the MRI is over and I am home. Tomorrow I will have the fluid drained from around my lung and hopefully I will be able to breath easier!
Hi sweet Jennifer. Much love and air hugs sent to you. XXXOOO
Jennifer my heart aches for you. I pray for you daily numerous times. I admire your faith, how you keep going and not giving up and pushing through all your tests and trials. God bless you. Love and hugs,
Happy for 5 years, grateful for the family visitors for everyone to enjoy. Thankful for the people who take care of you.
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Much love, prayers and hugs to you. So grateful for mom and dad to be with you
I’ve been thinking of you! I’m glad to see your post. You made it to 5 years because you are faithful, strong, and well loved. I pray you feel better tomorrow!
I continue to pray.
Dear Jennifer,
I celebrate with you, five years with the girls and Tom. Five hard years where you have walked in a way that has encouraged my faith so many times. I do pray for you often as well as your precious family. Sending love from PA.
I remember your mom celebrating 8 years. It was more than that, but I remember her talking about that one. Those anniversaries are a very big deal. You girls are a tough clan! You make the doctors really work at this and learn more, saving more lives. I know you didn’t ask for any of this, and we’re so sorry that this has been the cross God allowed you to bear. We are praying that He will be ever-so-close during these difficult days for you. We send our gentle hugs and prayers for your day today. <3
Congratulations on passing another important milestone! Your cancerversary is a testament to God’s faithfulness and love. I celebrate with you!
These current days are more difficult but remember, He is with you. He will be your strength.
Love and prayers continue for you always. Love, Bonnie
Jennifer, prayers and hugs for you . A day does not pass that you aren’t on our minds. So happy that Ken and Sue are there. You are courageous.
Thank you for keeping us posted, it’s a privilege to pray for you dear friend and be a part of your journey. Much love, Chuck and Bobbie
We’re continuing to pray! Much love, Chuck and Bobbie
Five years is a big marker. The bigger marker is the day you were regenerated and save and gave your life totally over to Jesus. I pray for God to give you peace in your heart and courage for tomorrow. He knows you by name.
Congratulations on your 5th Anniversary of metastatic breast cancer!
Keep on looking up and trusting God!
Dear Jennifer, You are going through so much and you are so brave and transparent with it all. You are so blessed to have a strong faith and you are an encouragement and an inspiration. Praying the Lord will continue to sustain, strengthen and encourage you through His living word, everlasting love and grace each day.
Love,
Jan