Facing Cancer Together Forum

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   Tinkerbell
   Member

   Hi everyone,

   Today is the second anniversary of first being told that I have cancer.  It was unclear at that time just exactly what type of cancer I had but over the next 7 weeks and many many tests, it was discovered that I had lymphoma.  September 24, 2008 was the first day of the rest of my life living with cancer - it was the start of a new life unlike anything that I had lived up until that point. 

   I feel blessed to have had cancer if for no other reason than it altered how I have chosen to live my life from that date forward.  As strange as this may sound, cancer has brought positive changes into my life. 

   Anybody else see cancer as being a positive force in their life?

   Posted 1 year ago #
2. 

   Kauline
   Member

   I couldn't agree more. I could have written your post! It helped me get a direct path to the people who truly love me, and weed out those who do not. I am happier and no longer take my life and the things in it for granted. Plus I have learned a lot abou tmyself. I am more focused and driven to succeed!

   Glad I am not the only one who feels this way!

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   Nikita
   Member

   Hello,
   September 2nd was my second year anniversary (that was the day I got operated to remove the lump), the doctors said that was the day I became cancer-free since they removed the tumor. It has been a crazy 2 years - but as Tinkerbell said it has been a life changing experience. I do see life very differently now and do feel a lot happier despite everything than I did before my cancer diagnosis.

   I'm glad to see that there are other people out there that feel the same way!

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   andreab08
   Member

   I do feal this way and i am only on cycle 5 of my treatment! How is it after treatment?

   Posted 3 months ago #
5. 

   rocketship
   Member

   Congratulations Tinkerbell!!!!

   I agree that my life has changed. I'm much more focussed now on what I want to do with the rest of my life.

   Posted 3 months ago #
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   vickyo
   Member

   congratulations Tinkerbell!
   I myself am just approaching my 2 yr anniversary. I could not agree with you more how it makes you look at things differently. The one thing that I have a hard time with, is realizing who your true friends are and who are not. Because it gave me a new look on my future, there a ALOT of things that change. Some of my family and friends are having a difficult time with my new decisions, but none have been done without a lot of thought. For some reason, having cancer gave me courage to deal with some things that I have not dealt with in my life and now seem to be able to face. And never let anyone make you think you are making changes in your life because "your are not yourself"! I have never been more myself inside!

   Posted 3 months ago #
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   suziec.
   Member

   Congratulations Tinkerbell!!!! Way to go! I finished my last radiation treatment on Dec. 22/11 and felt a bit lost for a couple of weeks. I recently returned to work and it has been absolutely wonderful, my co-workers are amazing!! I would be lost without them. I too have experienced many changes in the way I now look at my life and what I want and what I want to give back. There have been many changes, mostly within myself and some of those around me are not quite sure who this "new" person is. I truly believe that you cannot walk this journey without being changed in some way. I have a calmness around me now that no matter what happens I will be ok. It is kinda strange not freaking out about this or that, or trying to control what happens. Now I just try and sit back and wait for my new life to unfold and all I picture when I see it is happiness and love, like a red carpet rolling out in front of me, whatever is coming my way is ALL good. That's my new mantra to live by. Here's to ALL of our futures!!!

   Posted 2 months ago #

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