My wife---21 year survivor this week (breast cancer).

[JohnnyLib2]

It was diagnosed 2 weeks before she turned 40, so she is the only woman around who says every birthday is better since then.

Take heart, folks.

[Lars39]

1. That is wonderful to hear!

Thank you for the encouraging words. :hi:

[flamingyouth]

2. Wonderful news!

Congratulations to your wife on her milestone! That's very encouraging news for all of us. Thanks for posting. :hi:

[pecwae]

3. Thank you for an inspiring post

and give your beloved an enormous hug. I do take heart from her...and from you.:pals:

[Imalittleteapot]

4. 21 years - Now that's good news

and inspiration to those of us recently diagnosed and receiving treatment. Thanks.

[JohnnyLib2]

5. BIG correction -- it was 22 years yesterday!

Sign me,

Abashed husband

[flamingyouth]

8. Hee hee

Don't be too abashed - and congrats on the extra year! :D

[LiberalinNC]

6. That is truly wonderful...gives the rest of us hope!!!

I am a 13 year b.c. survivor - was diagnosed at 28... Congrats to you and your wife!!

[Irishonly]

7. Whoo Hoo

Congratulations to both you and your wife. She's one heck of a woman. I am a seven year survivor and cannot believe how much treatment has improved since my time. I can't imagine what she went through. Celebrate!!!

[Imalittleteapot]

9. You have given a lot of people here a lot of hope. Thanks.

We hear the 5, 8 and 10 year survival stories, but rarely one like your wife's.