Officially 1 year from Surgery

jason.2835
jason.2835 Member Posts: 337 Member
in Kidney Cancer #1

Today (10/21) marks my one-year anniversary from surgery for kidney cancer.  It comes at a time when many things are going on; we are 37 weeks pregnant tomorrow and work has been busy.  

But one thing that I did feel about the anniversary... Many people see a cancer diagnosis as a "life changer;" a time when one should reflect on what truly makes them happy and makes changes.  But I've realized by looking at my life that I have it pretty good.  I have a great family and friends, an amazing wife, a son on the way and we both have a decent job.  We want for nothing.  If anything, it's made me appreciate what I have that much more and not take it for granted.  But I don't think I'd change a thing.

Just remember; cancer can change your life, but don't let it change what's important.  

- Jay

Comments

  • Jojo61
    Jojo61 Member Posts: 1,309 Member
    #2
    Hi Jay,
    Good for you! You

    Hi Jay,

    Good for you! You have all your priorities right, and a very enjoyable life, to boot! You can't ask for more than that, can you?

    I, for one, have enjoyed reading your contributions on this forum. You have been a great addition to our little group here!

    I look forward to hearing about the arrival of your son!

    Hugs

    Jojo

  • icemantoo
    icemantoo Member Posts: 3,361 Member
    #3
    Jojo61 said:

    Hi Jay,
    Good for you! You

    Hi Jay,

    Good for you! You have all your priorities right, and a very enjoyable life, to boot! You can't ask for more than that, can you?

    I, for one, have enjoyed reading your contributions on this forum. You have been a great addition to our little group here!

    I look forward to hearing about the arrival of your son!

    Hugs

    Jojo

    Only one year of many to come.

    Jason,

     

    May Uncle NEDstop by every year.

     

     

    Icemantoo

     

  • Richgels1
    Richgels1 Member Posts: 26 Member
    #4
    Congrats

    Congratulations Jay and thanks,

    I hope things continue to go well for you. You have been through a lot. Scott

     

  • Footstomper
    Footstomper Member Posts: 1,237 Member
    #5
    Richgels1 said:

    Congrats

    Congratulations Jay and thanks,

    I hope things continue to go well for you. You have been through a lot. Scott

     

    Many happy returns. Get some

    Many happy returns. Get some sleep in before the baby arrives.

  • Allochka
    Allochka Member Posts: 1,072 Member
    #6
    Footstomper said:

    Many happy returns. Get some

    Many happy returns. Get some sleep in before the baby arrives.

    Wow, a year, time flies! I

    Wow, a year, time flies! I remember reading your posts eagerly almost a year ago when my partner got diagnosed, because your situations are very similar.

    Btw, what is the estimated arrival date for your little one? We'll keep fingers crossed :-) and you'd better keep the bag packed well in advance - you never really know when the baby decides to arrive. Alice did it 2 week earlier, we had nothing ready :-)

  • sblairc
    sblairc Member Posts: 585 Member
    #7
    It changes you. It really does.

    My husband is a different man, in an amazing way. It's almost impossible to put into words how we were both changed, in so many positive ways. We were lucky, it allowed us to improve many areas of our life and re-prioritise things. 

    Becoming a parent, also life changing. Hope we can see pictures of the little one. 

     

     

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