I'm a SURVIVOR! (In more ways than one)

[BruceFan38]

I know I haven't been too active in the last 6 months or so, but I have been scanning the board pretty regularly.
Just wanted to let everyone that wished me well know that the chemo and radiation are FINALLY over and I now am considered cancer free. Although I am told that I was a survivor from the time I was diagnosed, I never considered myself one until treatment was completed and I was given a clean bill of health. Thanks to everyone who gave me so much encouragement!

Now for the second part about being a survivor. A local radio station KISS 102.5 is having a SURVIVAL WEEKEND. They are creating and island complete with sand and palm trees in a large parking lot. I submitted an application on Monday and was chosen to be one of the 20 contestants!! I have to report on Friday the 18th. First prize is at least $1000 which will be tucked away for Bruce's next tour!!

If any of you are interested in checking out the progress next weekend the site is 1025kissfm.com. Wish me luck please! And thanks again for all your help during the biggest fight of my life!! Deb

[mississippi]

Way to go Deb......I've wondered how you were getting along..... :D :D

[ForYou]

I'm so happy to hear this Deb. I hope you win the contest so you can stuff your Bruce bank. We will be rooting for you. Go Deb!

[Dirty Annie]

Congratulations on the good news, Deb. I so very, very glad that things are going great and that chemo is over. I wish you all the best in the contest and I'll keep my fingers crossed that you win the cash. You've already proven you are a fighter and one hell of a survivor.Take Care~Annie

[dari]

way to go deb!

i'm pulling for you to be the winner in the survivor contest of course. hope you don't have to eat any bugs. but i guess after what you went through this past year, all of it is gonna look like a piece of cake.

dari

[double-click]

I'm currently readind a book called "It's Not About The Bike" by Lance Armstrong. He of coarse is a survivor also and went back to win the Tour de France. He is doing great now also from what I understand. The book is great even if you know nothing about bicycle racing. I would highly recommend it.

The best of luck in the survivor contest but most importantly with the rest of your life. :)

[Zephyrs 23]

Way to go!

It's always great to hear when someone kicks cancer's @ss!

Good luck on friday.

[Hazeleyes]

Congrats Deb,

I knew you could do it - no retreat, baby, no surrender. Hopefully your survival streak will continue and you will get a good start on your Bruce bank.

Cindy

P.S. I am participating in the Plano Race for the Cure on June 2, I'll add your name to the "Celebration" sign. :D

[Steve Kurtz]

What good news! It's so good to hear that you're beating this thing. Thanks for filling us in and keep up the fight!

[dhenise]

Deb,

CONGRATS!! I'm really happy for both you and your family.

Now about this survivor thing.......... I'm with Dari on this one - DON'T EAT THE BUGS!


Dave

[Muddyemms]

As long as you pinch the heads off of them before you eat 'em, they're relatively alright . . . they're definitely not my first choice for 'gourmet foods.'

Anyway, I knew it all along . . . ;) Deb, you kicked cancer's ass for you--now, go out there, be the last survivor, and . . . ! You can do it, kid!

[CathC]

BF38,

I'm new here but have been lurking forever, so I just wanted to say it's really great to hear news like yours. Congratulations & good luck in the contest too!

No retreat, baby, no surrender...


Cathy

[DanM]

Congratulations!...I'm a Public Information Rep for the Office of Alternataive Medicine at NIH outside of DC...& speaking as someone who talks to people with cancer everyday, its great to hear about someone who beat it!.... Best wishes for the future....& good luck in the contest....

[Marsha]

Deb,
If they chocolate cover the bugs they're not too bad, at least that's what I've always been told.

I've been wondering how you have been doing and that is amazing news!
You are a survivor with or without the palm trees!
Way to go!

Marsha

[JanieGirl]

Deb,

Glad to see you back and to hear the great news about being cancer free. Congrats!

As for this survivor thing ... I think you should take some chocolate as a "luxury item" just in case you have to eat anything strange ... just dunk and voila.

Lot's of luck ... but most of all kick back and have a good time ... you deserve it.

[Toots]

BF38,

Way to Go! I am so glad that you have beaten this thing. Good Luck on Survivor Island. :)

Toots

[Nicki]

What wonderful news! Your determination and courage are an inspiration.
Keep taking care & good luck on the "isalnd"; I hope you win, bugs or no bugs. And I sure hope for all of us that you can use the cash on a tour further on up the road (but not too much further!)

[BruceFan38]

Thanks for the encouragement! You guys are always there to cheer on other members! Hopefully bugs will not be on the menu. It was announced last night that the prize money has been increased to $1500. And we are allowed only 3 hours of sleep a night! Remember you can check it out at 1025kissfm.com I will be the one with the GI Jane hairdo since I've done away with the wig!

[young again]

Thanks for sharing your good news, and good luck!

[Spirit]

BF38,

Thank you for filling us in your great news!! Congrats on being cancer free!!

Good luck with Survivor!

[Boss MD]

:D:D BF38. I am thrilled for you. My Mom is a survivor (and she survived me too) so I am joyous when people beat it. Keep on truckin'!!

[Di]

BF38, I too have been wondering how you were and am so glad for you. Hope you do great on Survivor Island. You go girl!

[Phillyfan1]

Deb,
Congrats on your clean bill of health ! Wonderful news.
Yesterday I walked in the 11th annual Race for the Cure (Breast cancer foundation) ! Before the actual race they had a parade for all the survivors and their families. I admire each and every one of them for their courage.
Best of luck to you !

[dudley]

hope you win
the radio
"survivor" contest
but you've already
won the most
important one
so happy for you,
your family & friends!!!

[nicnmic711]

It's great to hear that you are doing so well,you've been in my prayers.Good luck with the survival thing,hope ya win it all!!!

[radiogirl70]

Way to go BF38! We're pulling for you in the contest, and are SO glad you're a survivor.

Go get em,
rg70