Biopsy Results - Joining the club

we're here for ya!!!
hang in there john. we all can relate and we'll be here for ya. my thoughts and prayers will be with you, bill

Best Wishes John
I'm 3a too. I am feeling pretty good after surgery, chemo, and rads. I worked all through my radiation and although I was extremely tired, I did fine. I took my first yoga class tonight and I'm feeling great. With all it's ups and downs, try to keep a good attitude and you'll do well too.

JohnBinDC said:

Thanks for the well wishes, but yoga?
Thanks much for the info and well wishes. I don't think I'll try yoga though! Last time I tried the insructror chewed me out for my lack of flexibility. (That's lack of physical flexibility!:) Think I'll stick to running and have already challenged my son to run in the 2012 Rock and Roll Arizona half marathon.

I am interested in seeing what treatment plan my doc recommends. I don 't have an oncologist yet, but expect that referral today.

Your results are encouraging and I am looking forward to feeling better. I have not felt well in several months.

Thanks!

John

Wishing you the best
So sorry about the biopsy results but would like to wish you the best throughout your treatment. You sound like you have a positive attitude which will help you through your treatment. NEVER give up!!!

Stay strong,
Glenna

JohnBinDC said:

Thanks Glenna
Thanks much Glenna. I love the photo of your young man! As you know, there are a lot of emotional ups and downs that come with a cancer diagnosis, but I agree that a positive outlook is one of the best tools a person can have when approaching treatment, in addition to a healthy amount of research/questioning.

Best wishes to you. I see you are an early riser too!

John

Sorry you had to get the
Sorry you had to get the membership card John. I got mine back in March when my mom was dx, and this sight has been a tremedous help!

Keep us posted as to your final dx and treatment plan.

Take care
Elysia

JohnBinDC said:

Thanks Glenna
Thanks much Glenna. I love the photo of your young man! As you know, there are a lot of emotional ups and downs that come with a cancer diagnosis, but I agree that a positive outlook is one of the best tools a person can have when approaching treatment, in addition to a healthy amount of research/questioning.

Best wishes to you. I see you are an early riser too!

John

"The Mad Man Maven"
Thanks John, the picture is of my great grandson Maven. He is one of my reasons for fighting so hard. He was born 2 months after I finished treatment and he has kept my spirits high and given me another reason to fight for my life. I look at his smiling face everyday and am automatically cheered up

I've always been an early riser but since I've completed treatment (13 months out) I still don't sleep well, partly because of dry mouth from radiation. Now I'm awake between 3:30 and 4:30 every morning. Love watching the sunrise.

Yes, a positive attitude helps you through all of this. As many are quick to say, there is no medical evidence that a good attitude helps recovery, but I don't wish to get into that argument. I personally feel that my positive attitude helped me keep my life as normal as it could be while I underwent 4 months of treatment and kept me from sinking into depression.

Stay strong,
Glenna