I got my walking papers today.
And I couldn't be happier.
A little over five years ago part of my right lung was removed for cancer. Today I sat down with the oncologist as we reviewed last week's CTscan of the lungs. He reached over, took my hand, looked me in the eye, smiled and said, "Get out of here, and don't ever come back!" Both lungs are crystal clear, no sign of cancer.
I don't often cry in front of my doctors, but I did today. Especially since we lost my sister-in-law to cancer earlier this month.
So, as is customary for me, I ask you to help me celebrate. If you can, please make a donation to any entity that researches cancer in pursuit of a cure. Or donate to Hospice. Or hug a Hospice nurse.
Now I'm off to a phone bank. I don't think the gang will mind my floating on air . . .
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Congrats madamesilverspurs, job well done! [IMG]
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It sounds like they did a great job.
Congratulations! And what the hell are you doing phone-banking???? Time to CELEBRATE!
Good on you! Long live MadameS!
(tears of joy)
As soon as I am financially able, I will give some money.
I cannot tell you how happy this makes me. I am a survivor myself.
Having had a friend who went through a lung transplant, and going through it with him before and after his transplant, I have some appreciation for what you're struggling with.
Wishing you, too, nothing but the best, as you deserve...
May you live a long long long happy healthy life
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma - and he is now three years cancer-free.
We shall celebrate anytime when you come to Denver - a beer or a wine's on me 
I'm incredibly happy for you.
gawd how I love good news
I am SO HAPPY for you!!!! Thanks for sharing and great big to you! 
Without that, we've got nothing. I'm glad you have your health, madamesilverspurs because now you have everything.
I'm pretty sure your positive attitude helped you a lot. CONGRATULATIONS!
Well done! So happy for you.
Many hugs
From one survivor to another
I am so very happy for you, madamesilverspurs!
And I donated to the American Cencer Society just last week in honor of a family member who is also a survivor.
Thanks for sharing.
of course when I saw your title...got that "Oh No" sinking feeling... PHEW!!!
And grateful - I cannot imagine what it all must have felt like.
I hope it stays that way forever and a day!!! Congratulations 
That is FANTASTIC news!!!
That is great.
from a family of survivors and some who didn't survive, that kind of news is so amazingly exact in its impact in creating joy.
for the longest and healthiest of lives
You made me tear up!
I'm so happy for you, madamesilverspurs!
Congratulations! A whole new life for you!
And at the same time, I'm sorry about your sister-in-law. I wish her outcome had been as joyful as yours.
I'm so happy for you....tears of joy.
Also, bittersweet...as I am so very sorry for the recent loss of you sister-in-law.
I'll hug my daughter for you....hospice nurse.
Many more years of good health to you...
Thank you for making my day....
peace & joy~
