Celebrating an anniversary...as a survivor!

[Heather826]

I'm celebrating a couple of "anniversarys" this week and if I can provide a glimmer of hope to someone...that is my wish. One day last Dec I learned my cancer had returned. The next day they told me I had IC. I was 38 years old. Talk about a double wammy!?

Like many, I had the classic symptoms of IC with severe abd pain and frequent trips to the bathroom. Learning there was an actual name to this disease was a relief, and yet the more I learned about IC the more I wasn't really sure I liked this disease (and for the record I'm still not a fan....).

Most everything I read about IC was not very positive. Would I ever be 'normal' again? Everyone's story is different and for me I'd have to wait to see how it would unfold.

A year has passed and I'm happy to report the IC is remission, along with the cancer. One of my many lessons along the way was to "accept the fact there are things in life I can not change (i.e. having IC, cancer). "However, I can change my attitude - and make the best of where I am at right now."

So I take one step at a time.
Celebrate the small victories.
And focus on what I can do.
Each day is a gift.

LiveStrong.
Heather

[icnmgrjill]

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This is an awesome success story! Thank you for giving us GREAT news!!

Jill :)

[Betsie]

Thanks for sharing that Heather and good for you!! It is an inspiring story and that time of year we can all be reminded of miracles and the good attitude and hard work in achieving them. :kissing:

[lalarainbow]

Wow , thanks for sharing that...
~~Pam~~

[ICNDonna]

You are a true inspiration. Thank you very much for sharing your happy news.

Warm hugs,
Donna

[Iris]

Hi, and loved your post, it surely is an inspiration, thanks for posting, Iris. :)

[andcohen]

Just to know one of us is feeling good at the moment always makes me feel better.
Take care
Andrea :)

[Katrina]

You are a true inspiration!!!! Big congrats on survivng so much. During voting season I cellebrated my 4 year anniversary of treating my IC and it really did mean something to me... Be proud of yourself...you are a winner!