I'M STILL HERE

O.K., I know I said I was out of here....but we are all entitled to storming out like a child now and then are we not. I will not leave...I am an 8 year survivor of locally advanced rectal cancer who has returned full-steam to life, including running races, raising children and prosecuting murderers and rapists. I do have strong feelings about some subjects on this board...but I must say that I respect everyone in their fight against cancer and do not doubt that their are and will be in the future alternative treatments that are effective in treating cancer, nor do I believe that every traditional method is called for in every circumstance. Emily, I respect your thoughts and words. I too believe that end-stage treatments are sometimes overdone. that is the human condition sometimes. Anyway, I will just ignore what I disagree with at times (I am a lawyer and we are a pain1), and give encouragement and updates when I can. I DO believe that a healthy, happy and balanced life can both help defeat cancer and make the battle more enjoyable as well. To you new people, just be encouraged that there are long-term survivors like us here battling! We are living proof that you can win the battle too, no matter how you choose to fight it! Keep fighting surivivors...just not on this board!!