Celebrating Being Cancer Free

Jamie Whitmore, a two-time Paralympic medalist, hit a huge number recently: 15 years free of cancer.

Whitmore wrote on her Instagram account that when she was first diagnosed, she wasn’t sure if she would live to see this day.

“Everyone’s cancer story is different,” she wrote. “For me it felt like I was in an octagon fighting an invisible opponent. I kept taking hits and was often pinned down but had no ability to fight back because I couldn’t see it. Nothing I did seemed to matter.”

Despite plenty of dark days and times of doubt, Whitmore is blessed to be where she is today.

“The day has come! 15 years cancer free! The day I wondered if I would ever see! It’s a truly emotional day as I’ve lost friends and family along the way to this ugly disease. But it’s a day worth celebrating because I beat that invisible opponent who tried to take so much from me. It’s a day I don’t take for granted. These last 15 years have truly been a blessing that I will never be able to adequately express with words!”

She celebrated the momentous day with some her favorite things: spending time with friends and family, biking, going to the beach, and watching a movie.

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