Since I have been diagnosed I have always wondered if there was any correlation between how my Mom has done with her cancer and how I would do with mine...I have never been able to find any references in writing to this. Today I was doing some research and I found a study that was released last year that said they do believe that if a mother survives 5 years after diagnosis the chances of the daughter doing the same is at least 90%. My Mom was diagnosed in 2001 and has been doing great..ROCK ON MOM!!! I know 5 years sounds kind of bad but that is how most of the research is set up....I just always like to hear those percentages over 90%!! Yes, I know I am not a statistic but you can't help but wonder...
It was great to see some positive news.
It really bothered me last week when Jillian said she was sad because of my hair...well, it must have been on her mind again yesterday. Last night she asked if she could rub my head and after she did she said "I think you are really beautiful with no hair and you know, there are a few other beautiful people with no hair"..not sure who she was talking about but it was sweet of her to say that.
Tyler had his Spring choir concert tonight. It was interesting because this quarter they did a "test" and broke into two choirs..a boys choir and a girls choir. Imagine a big group of 7th grade boys singing with all various stages of voice changes due to puberty!! My boy is growing up fast!!
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Nice to see you looking at the positive things life has to offer! Jillian and Tyler, what two special kids you have there! Glad you found those stats to reassure yourself that you can beat this thing and win!! Have a great week! Love, Kay
Hi Jan! Whew, what a week it was for me. I was BURIED at work this week, ending in inventory on Friday - THAT was almost a break for me - so you know what I'm saying! :) I can't imagine that surgery is quickly approaching! I know you'll be relieved to get that (and the recovery from that) behind you. I'll be glad too! I know you've got some anxious days ahead of you, but you'll get thru them... We'll be going to mom and dads for the Easter weekend. Quick trip - but I'm homesick for them, plus takes a little of the guilt away about going to FLA for spring break... Well, will you PLEASE give that little sweetheart, bundle of love and energy Jillian a hug from me??? It makes me smile thinking about her doing those little things that just help this all be OK.... She's a sweetie! Your kids are a true reflection of who you and Bret are - and that is such a WONDERFUL thing! I love you Jan..... Take care. I'll be checking in. Sue
HI Jan - just me thinking of you and checking in.... LOve you!!!! Sue
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