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I'm a Teenager 13 years on

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Today is my 13th anniversary of the day I completed treatment and started the long road to recovery. They removed my final chemo pump and took out the pic line I had had for 8 months. I'm very grateful to be here and thank everyone who has supported and been with me on this site. It's nice to post some good news

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Congratulations liz . Its so nice to hear good news especially 13 years after your op. I hope your celebrating today 💓

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we did thank you Molly. Hope you are well

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Its nearly four years since my op and I.m fine thanks just the usual blips we all seem to get. I.m just so glad to be here. Keep well 😊

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Cavalier3

That’s so good to hear Liz! 💕 Congratulations and I hope you celebrated with something special! I’m 2 years on Friday and I intend to celebrate. 🥳

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liz_crisp in reply to Cavalier3

we had a high tea watching the sea 💕

Congratulations on 2 years, enjoy your celebrations too 🥂

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FKM100

Well done, Liz! And thank you for sharing your experience on this forum over the years. I have always found your insights most helpful on my own journey. Keep going strong!

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phil

Hi LizPleased to hear your doing well at 13 years. I'm 16 years post operation and we have both posted on many issues in the past. There will always be challenges with our with our digestive system but that gets much easier over the years.

All the best to you

Phil Carey

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liz_crisp

Thank you, you keep going too, I'm amazed to have made it.

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Graham39

Hi Liz, That's good to hear. I'm just coming up to the 13th anniversary of my oesophageal cancer op. and lead a normal life, eat what I like and do what I like, in fact life is just normal ,something I didn't think could happen following six weeks in hospital due to complcations. I'm now 83.

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Molly14

Many congratulations Liz - always valued your advice over the years - I’m 7.5yrs on with quite a few complications along the way but like you extremely grateful to be here - once again many congratulations 🎉

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kiddy

Congratulations Liz nice to here encouraging stories.

Best Wishes

Debbie

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Deeedals

hi Liz, congratulations.

I’m 2 on June 9th and have had quite a journey but thank you Liz and everyone else for being the great support network that this site is xxxx

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telford-hiker

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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Deeedals in reply to telford-hiker

Hi, how are you pal 💕

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telford-hiker in reply to Deeedals

hi ..just came round after cycle 5..1 more then another CT scan ..🤞🏻 it shrunk even more ..how you

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Deeedals in reply to telford-hiker

I’m ok, scan was clear but have to see an ENT specialist re loss of voice( which is ok now ) swallowing and cough. Personally I think it’s all part and parcel of what we have .

Great news from you and good luck for the rest of it. Keep me posted. Thinking of you xx

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telford-hiker in reply to Deeedals

back at ya 💚

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ccfc

Congratulations!! I’ve just past my 10 year mark and it’s great to read of other peoples success stories. Keep going. Best Wishes, James.

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Notknowmuch

Congratulations Liz 🤗! Indeed very happy for you.

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jay2908

hi Liz! Congratulations 🥳. I hope you are well and enjoy being a teenager again 😀

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liz_crisp

thank you., I will, hope you are keeping well too🥂💕

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