SURVIVOR!!!!!!!

This morning I came into the office and checked my email first thing in the morning. I saw there was a notice from Auntie Vic's caringbridge site that there was an update. She has gotten her drains out! What a relief!!!!!! I know those things were bothering her so much and just to have them out she "felt reborn." In her post, she continued to go on that she received a call from her doctor and rightfully so she was very nervous because she wasn't expecting to hear from them until next week.



The doctor gave her amazing news. She won't be needing chemotherapy!!!! She will have to continue to do hormone therapy for the next 5 years but compared to the alternative, it is wonderful! Auntie Vic said that at this point, she truly feels like she is beating this thing. Personally, I couldn't agree more. I remember when Auntie Vic told me she got the news from the doctor and how scared everybody was. I always kept on saying, yes, cancer is scary but it is not a death sentance! You have proved them wrong!!!! Between your personal courage and strength combined with the help of your family, friends, doctors, surgeons, support staff, and love you have proved cancer does not mean death! You will continue to have this be a part of your life for forever but the worst of it has come and you have conquered. Congratuations!



You are not a statistic, you are a survivor!!!!



Auntie Vic, I just have to say thank you! Thank you for changing my view of cancer! Thank you for fighing and being an inspiration! You truly are a tower of strength!

Every one of you who is over the age of 40 better go get a mammogram. They are so important and quite possibly could have saved Vickie's life. Early detection is key!