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Old 07-24-10, 10:23 AM
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Chris' Five Year Mark
To all the friends on this forum.....I had to let you know that Chris made his five year mark this week....five years ago we were in NY at Sloan for his RPLND...after his chemo had finished....and everyone here helped us get thru it all...we will never forget you dear friends...from the advice and support to the friendships formed..Chris says thanks for supporting his mom and him......enjoy life...Mary Ellen
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Hi Mary Ellen.

I wasn't active on the forum when Chris was having his treatment, but I was reading.

Congratulations on his big milestone!
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Congrats to you and chris on his five year mark!
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Congratulations, Chris! Congratulations, Mary Ellen!
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Hugs and high-fives to Chris and you, Mary Ellen!

And thanks for being such a fantastic mom.
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I'd like to send along my heartfelt congratulations. I just passed five years myself, and you left me a very kind message. Surveillance continues for all of us, but here's to many, many wonderful years ahead.
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Congrats to you both!!!
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Yes!!!!!!! I am so glad to hear such wonderful news.Alot can happen in half a decade, and Chris making has to be the best thing for your family for the last half Congrats to you and your family.


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Thanks all for the kind words of support for Chris....we have all been thru this....and supporting each other makes all the difference. Mary Ellen
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This is huge! Congratulations to you all for passing this significant milestone!
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YEAHHHHHHHH!!!!! Mary Ellen, are you able to exhale yet?
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Mary Ellen,

What GREAT news!!!! My heart is singing for joy for you and Chris!!!!!

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Old 07-27-10, 08:25 AM
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You are all so sweet...and supportive...yes Karen ....exhale and smile! Mary Ellen
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You know what that means?

Its time for a PARTY!
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Chris will defnitely agree to that...at 25, he is always up for a party!!!!!!!
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