Since Cancer what changed in your Life

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Hondo
Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
Hi Everyone I borrowed this from another post, I added somethings and changed a few other to show Since Cancer what changes have taking place in like of people with Cancer.

Please feel free to add to the list of Since Cancer what changed in your Life


Since cancer, I'm in the best health of my adult life.
Since cancer, I appreciate simple things and people more.
Since cancer, I don't procrastinate nearly as much as I used to.
Since cancer, I realize how many people care about me.
Since cancer, I have a greater appreciation for the value of a dollar.
Since cancer, I am better prepared to face my own mortality.
Since cancer, I've given up everything that tastes sooo good just because it's bad for me.
Since cancer, I notice things more and how people act and sometimes it annoys me.
Since cancer, I realize I may not have much time left so I have to rush to do everything.
Since cancer, people treat me differently; they probably feel sorry for me, oh I hate pity.
Since cancer, I am broke so I can't buy the things I used to.
Since cancer, I get depressed lot.
Since cancer, the God I love has become a closer friend
Since cancer, I have learned to love my Wife and Children more and appreciate the things they do for me.
Since cancer, I take everything out on the dog who is always wagging her tail and is so happy to see me.
Since cancer, most of my friends don’t ask me out to lunch anymore because I take too long to eat.

Thanks
Hondo

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  • trspaw
    trspaw Member Posts: 73
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    Since cancer, everyday is a
    Since cancer, everyday is a good day, even the bad ones!
  • MarineE5
    MarineE5 Member Posts: 1,030 Member
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    Good Topic
    Hondo,

    Good thread and makes one think.

    Since cancer, I am greatful for each and every day.

    Since cancer, I try to be a better person today, then I was yesterday.

    Since cancer, I have learned that I don't have a Red "S" on my T-shirt.

    Since cancer, I enjoy the little things in life.

    My Best to You and Everyone Here
  • osmotar
    osmotar Member Posts: 1,006
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    Since
    Since cancer I've found out how truly close my family and I are
    Since cancer I've learned to slow down
    Since cancer I know that it's a day at a time and one foot in front of the other
    Since cancer I know that everyday isn't going to be a "hole in one day"

    Loved the post Hondo, makes one reflect on whats important.

    Linda
  • palmyrafan
    palmyrafan Member Posts: 396
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    Since Cancer
    I have learned not to sweat the small stuff.
    I have learned that perfectionism is over-rated.
    I have learned that yesterday is over, tomorrow is not yet here, so today is all you have. Make the most of it.
    I have learned the difference between compassion and pity and more people have compassion.
    I have learned the meaning of true love with the example my husband sets every single day.
    I have learned that we are stronger than we think we are.
    I have learned being a survivor starts the minute you get the diagnosis.
    I have learned that how we see ourselves is more important than how others see us.
  • adventurebob
    adventurebob Member Posts: 691
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    Since cancer
    Since cancer, I have been forced to slow down and now notice so much more.
    Since cancer, I have spent more time talking with God.
    Since cancer, I have grown closer to my family.
    Since cancer, I have spent more time watching the birds.
    Since cancer, I have spent more time watching the stars.
    Since cancer, I have smiled more at people I don't even know.
    Since cancer, I have napped more often.
  • sweetblood22
    sweetblood22 Member Posts: 3,228
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    Since Cancer
    Since cancer, I don't take anything for granted.

    Since cancer, I try not to judge people quickly, and I realize everyone has a story and a history.

    Since cancer, I try hard to help people that have been newly diagnosed. My hope is that they will have an easier time than I did.

    Since cancer, I try hard not to sweat the small stuff.

    Since cancer, I do not allow poisonous people in my life.

    Since cancer, I have realized that working like a lunatic and money are not a priority.

    Since cancer, I am kinda lonely.

    Since cancer, I know who my tried and true friends are, and I know who I can count on.

    Since cancer, I realize I am not the one in control. "It's Thy Will Be Done", not MY will.

    Since cancer, I realize the real beauty is inner beauty.
  • Noellesmom
    Noellesmom Member Posts: 1,859 Member
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    keep waiting
    I keep waiting for someone to say, "what HASN'T changed?"

    :)
  • nwasen
    nwasen Member Posts: 235 Member
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    Noellesmom said:

    keep waiting
    I keep waiting for someone to say, "what HASN'T changed?"

    :)

    What has changed
    Since Cancer I find the good in each day I am above ground :)
    Since Cancer I don't take eating anything (!) for granted
    Since Cancer I try and reach out to others
    Since Cancer I have not much tolerance for fools and avoid them
    Since Cancer I hold my true friends closer
    Since Cancer I get scared alittle more when I don't feel good
    Since Cancer I have stood up to a death sentence and have realized I am tougher than I ever thought I was.....
    Nancy
  • mixleader
    mixleader Member Posts: 267 Member
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    What Has Changed
    Wow, Hondo. So many of these in your post and some others are spot on for many of the things that have changed for me as well. I can hardly think of any more to add that are not covered here by somebody. I tell my wife that I am so unsure of the future now that I won't even buy green bananas anymore. Well, maybe a few additions:

    Since cancer, I can't look in the mirror anymore without thinking how ugly my face looks.
    Since cancer, I am more compassionate about others.
    Since cancer, I am even more in love with my wife (If that is even possible)
    Since cancer, my daughter/son are closer to me than ever before.
    Since cancer, all cancer patients are my brothers and sisters.
    Since cancer, I feel more vulnerable and out of control than I ever have before.
    Since cancer, I also pray a lot more than I ever did
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
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    mixleader said:

    What Has Changed
    Wow, Hondo. So many of these in your post and some others are spot on for many of the things that have changed for me as well. I can hardly think of any more to add that are not covered here by somebody. I tell my wife that I am so unsure of the future now that I won't even buy green bananas anymore. Well, maybe a few additions:

    Since cancer, I can't look in the mirror anymore without thinking how ugly my face looks.
    Since cancer, I am more compassionate about others.
    Since cancer, I am even more in love with my wife (If that is even possible)
    Since cancer, my daughter/son are closer to me than ever before.
    Since cancer, all cancer patients are my brothers and sisters.
    Since cancer, I feel more vulnerable and out of control than I ever have before.
    Since cancer, I also pray a lot more than I ever did

    Perspective

    I guess the good or the bad is all about how we look at something, just thinking yes my Cancer was bad but look at all the good things it did for me.

    Hondo
  • ratface
    ratface Member Posts: 1,337 Member
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    Hondo said:

    Perspective

    I guess the good or the bad is all about how we look at something, just thinking yes my Cancer was bad but look at all the good things it did for me.

    Hondo

    Since Cancer
    I talk out loud to myself
    I'm more tolerant of those around me
    I realize how precious the moments are
    I wave at passing airplanes
    I feel like I walk on egg shells every day
    I am generally more depressed
    I am generally more joyful about insignificant stupid stuff
    I worry about recurrence daily
    I eat much better
    I am in better shape physically
    I am in worse shape mentally
    I marvel at anyone who became an oncologist
    I see the need for socialized medicine
    I don't trust medical insurance companies
    I hear every cancer commercial
    I'm becoming a better cook
    I pet the cat and dogs more
    I spoil my wife and children
    I need to get away more
    I don't like to be away from my family
  • fisrpotpe
    fisrpotpe Member Posts: 1,349 Member
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    Since I heard I have Cancer
    learned that every day is WONDERFUL...... just DIFFERENT DEGREES of WONDERFUL!

    learned that we have to accept our "new normal" and make the best of it each and every moment

    learned to enjoy each sun rise, thank you Father above!

    learned Survivorship is not the same as survivor

    learned all chemo nurses have a passion to help and make it easy for the fighters

    learned winning the war against cancer was maintaining a daily battle of Positive Mental Attitude!

    learned that being a man means I must learn to accept help... that kicking cancers butt can not be done by yourself

    learned that the blue/clear trach does not look so bad in pictures

    great post Hondo!

    John
  • Hal61
    Hal61 Member Posts: 655
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    bottle flipping
    Since cancer, I have developed the ability to toss a water botter over my front side, over my shoulder, and catch it in the opposite hand. I can do this 80 to 85% of the time. This is way beyond the pre cancer rates.

    best, Hal
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
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    Hal61 said:

    bottle flipping
    Since cancer, I have developed the ability to toss a water botter over my front side, over my shoulder, and catch it in the opposite hand. I can do this 80 to 85% of the time. This is way beyond the pre cancer rates.

    best, Hal

    Hal

    That good, I am still laughing thanks my friend.

    Hondo
  • staceya
    staceya Member Posts: 720
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    Hondo said:

    Hal

    That good, I am still laughing thanks my friend.

    Hondo

    Since Cancer
    Since cancer, I now know all of you, and that is an amazing blessing.
  • sweetblood22
    sweetblood22 Member Posts: 3,228
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    Hal61 said:

    bottle flipping
    Since cancer, I have developed the ability to toss a water botter over my front side, over my shoulder, and catch it in the opposite hand. I can do this 80 to 85% of the time. This is way beyond the pre cancer rates.

    best, Hal

    Hal
    Like Tom Cruise in Cocktail? Lol
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
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    sweetblood22 said:

    Hal
    Like Tom Cruise in Cocktail? Lol

    Since Cancer

    I have more friends in my life then I have ever had before.
  • hawk711
    hawk711 Member Posts: 566
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    Hondo said:

    Since Cancer

    I have more friends in my life then I have ever had before.

    Since Cancer
    Since Cancer, I changed Jobs! Don't have time for B/S anymore.
    Since Cancer, I find the good in things.
    Since Cancer, I love my wife more.
    Since Cancer, I try to appreciate little things more
    Since Cancer, I talk to God, but don't expect an answer, just to listen.

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