6 Years of Survivorship

**Scott** · 06-04-09, 08:32 PM

Friday, June 5, marks the sixth anniversary of my orchiectomy, the day I choose to recognize as the start of my new life as a cancer survivor.

There have been ups and downs since, the biggest down affecting me directly being my recurrence, L-RPLND, and slow recovery almost four years ago. On the whole, though, there have been way more ups -- especially all of you who make these forums magic. Thanks for your compassion, wisdom, and openness. You're great!

**Jay68442** · 06-04-09, 08:48 PM

Congrats Scott! I wish you many wonderful years ahead.

**Aegean** · 06-04-09, 09:02 PM

Scott,

Your avatar is truly one of those pictures that speak volumes full of words. Winning, never surrendering, triumphing, taking it to the next level and inspirational are some words that come to mind looking at the picture. I think those are some of the positives to have come out of all this thing we share in common, called Cancer, and whatever we choose to define the word "Survivor".

I hope you keep on doing what you're doing for you are truly one of the good guys, driven by the right ideals. Here's to a lifetime of healthy years and happiness and showing folks how to go from Survive to Thrive. Happy 6th!!!

**chemo boy** · 06-04-09, 10:13 PM

To MANY MORE years of health, wealth and happiness

Rich

**mahalomom** · 06-05-09, 12:55 AM

Congratulations!!!

Scott,

THANK YOU for all you do, the money and awareness you raise.
We are lucky to know you.

~Mary Ann

**Cricketer** · 06-05-09, 01:13 AM

Well done scott!!!!!

**daudi** · 06-05-09, 03:39 AM

May you live a life full of many blessings. You made it, you have made it and you will surely make it. Keep on with the fight.

**dadmo** · 06-05-09, 04:30 AM

Congratulations Scott. You're one of those that keeps kicking cancers butt no matter where it tries to hide.

**TCLEFT** · 06-05-09, 06:08 AM

Warrior, Thriver, Teacher, Brother. You're so much more than Survivor. May the best years still be ahead. Congratulations Coyote.
Much Love,
Mark

**Scott** · 06-05-09, 06:11 AM

Thank you sincerely. Lucky year 7 begins!

**Paul54** · 06-05-09, 06:50 AM

You are an inspiration. I can't think of anybody else who could so aggressively kick cancer in the ass while being so darn polite.

Here's to six down and at least another sixty to go.

**smoothee** · 06-05-09, 08:37 AM

Congrats Scott. Here's to many many many more.

**Fed** · 06-05-09, 09:12 AM

A few days ago I was reading Scott's written word entry in "Voices of Survivors". One thing was evident. As horrible as cancer is, its capacity in being transformative is astounding, and no one exemplifies that more than Scott. May you keep having a lifetime of countinued altruism --you do know how to bring the best out of people.

**Aegletes** · 06-05-09, 09:28 AM

I can't think of many people who have more of the sort of can-do and overall positive attitude than you do, Scott. You're a reminder that the human spirit can be strong indeed. So with that said...

Congratulations!

**roydeste** · 06-05-09, 10:03 AM

Congratulations

**wildcat362** · 06-05-09, 10:58 AM

Cheers Scott!

**MRMRSU** · 06-05-09, 11:46 AM

It's a big and important day for you and for us as we celebrate along with you. Congratulations!

**Smartie** · 06-05-09, 05:51 PM

Happy rebirthday, Scott. The cancer community and the world is lucky to have you.

**Fish** · 06-05-09, 06:27 PM

Congratulations Scott!!!!!!!

You've certainly put those 6 years to good use in support of cancer patients and other survivors!

**buster** · 06-05-09, 11:04 PM

Congrats Scott you show us all each day what it means to be a survivor

**Eric** · 06-06-09, 05:58 AM

Congratulations Scott.

For me you are a far friend but one of my bests. After all i've been through i am not the one who like to come on this forum everyday because sometimes it remind me bad things. For me scott that's what make you special, your devotion to this forum. I won't be able to come at the family reunion this year(wedding aniversary at the same time) but i give a message to everybody. Each of you who will come you have to reserve one of your beer for this guy he deserve it.