Forgeting about Cancer

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menright
menright Member Posts: 256 Member
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I am 1-month past a clear scan and busy with a new job and a relocation across the country. All this going on has allowed me the opportunity to forget about cancer. No treatments and just appointments/scans every 3-months.

I caution myself not to be too hopeful, but I do enjoy the momentary lapse from constant cancer worries.

I would love nothing more than this time to be the beginning of my long-term cure. However I have been down this path before and want to be realistic.

Interesting time to say the least.

Mike

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  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
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    Ahh The
    Moments we look forward to. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!!!
    Winter Marie
  • John23
    John23 Member Posts: 2,122 Member
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    Mike -

    Re:
    "I would love nothing more than this time to be the beginning of
    my long-term cure. However I have been down this path before
    and want to be realistic."

    You've got the right attitude!! It's always best to know what
    the score is, deal with it, and do whatever it takes to get
    to where you want to be. Reality can never be more important!

    I see so, so many fine individuals being blind-sided by "good reports"
    that turn sour a few months or even years later. We can -never- let
    our guard down; never, ever.

    And it's not "fear", it's just an honest, real concern about the
    reality of any diagnosis of cancer, and the usual outcome..

    You've got the right attitude.

    Please look into -any- of the alternatives that can enhance your
    immune system. The good ones are the least costly ones, BTW.

    Use them along with the usual care, or between treatments, but
    don't do "nothing", we simply don't have the time to "do nothing".

    You'll do well, my friend! I truly believe that!

    My best to you,

    John
  • mommyof2kds
    mommyof2kds Member Posts: 519
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    John23 said:

    Mike -

    Re:
    "I would love nothing more than this time to be the beginning of
    my long-term cure. However I have been down this path before
    and want to be realistic."

    You've got the right attitude!! It's always best to know what
    the score is, deal with it, and do whatever it takes to get
    to where you want to be. Reality can never be more important!

    I see so, so many fine individuals being blind-sided by "good reports"
    that turn sour a few months or even years later. We can -never- let
    our guard down; never, ever.

    And it's not "fear", it's just an honest, real concern about the
    reality of any diagnosis of cancer, and the usual outcome..

    You've got the right attitude.

    Please look into -any- of the alternatives that can enhance your
    immune system. The good ones are the least costly ones, BTW.

    Use them along with the usual care, or between treatments, but
    don't do "nothing", we simply don't have the time to "do nothing".

    You'll do well, my friend! I truly believe that!

    My best to you,

    John

    Do we ever loose that gut
    Do we ever loose that gut feeling we have about cancer. Does the fear ever leave? Petrina
  • johnnybegood
    johnnybegood Member Posts: 1,117 Member
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    mommyof2kds said:

    Do we ever loose that gut
    Do we ever loose that gut feeling we have about cancer. Does the fear ever leave? Petrina

    try to
    live life at your new normal and hope for the best.thats all we can do.hope you enjoy your new move and keep us posted on your scans...Godbless...johnnybegood
  • dorookie
    dorookie Member Posts: 1,731 Member
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    Good Luck
    I am glad you are NED and please enjoy it. I have been NED for 2.5 yrs with scans every 3 months. I am awaiting my results from my last scan. If you figure out a real way to forget cancer please let me know.

    HUGS
    Beth
  • relaxoutdoors08
    relaxoutdoors08 Member Posts: 521 Member
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    Happy for you
    Mike,
    Great news. I too share your positive outlook. I have scans and blood tests every 3 months and I am trying to view these as opportunities to live my life with quality and joy. Enjoy your new life.
    NB
  • MrsJP
    MrsJP Member Posts: 157
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    Enjoy the moment.

    Sending Happy Thoughts your way
    JP
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
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    So good to hear!
    I hope you can just enjoy all the wonderful things happening in your life now and not worry too much. I know, cancer's always in the back of our minds at least a little. But you seem really focused on the good at the moment, and that's great! Keep making those wonderful memories.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
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    good to hear from you
    Hi Mike,

    Good to hear from you! How are you liking San Diego and how is your new job going?
    Our usual southern California weather pattern has June as a "June gloom" month with cloudy weather much of each day. So far, it's June 2nd and no sign of it! Gloom- stay away! (I hope so, anyhow). Our usual hottest months are always August and September here in southern Cal. I never expect the weather to get summer hot until at least mid July. Meanwhile, enjoy the current clear skies! Interesting to live down town. Take time to explore the county- we have many beautiful jewels of places to see from the coast where you are to the inland valleys and up to the local mountains in the towns of Julian (especially fun to visit in fall) and Palomar.

    Take care!!
    Lisa

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