Cancer Remission
I started this blog as an outlet for my thoughts, feelings and experiences from 2009/2010 when I was going through one of the toughest times of my life. I won't rehash everything that happened during that time; if you want to know you can read the early posts on this blog. I am happy and healthy and having wonderful adventures in 2014/2015. My oncologist and team of other physicians reminded me that this is year 5. The 5 year mark is a significant milestone for someone who was diagnosed with and treated for cancer; 5 years in remission often indicates a very low possibility that the cancer will ever return. I can not believe that it has been 5 years already; sometimes it feels like it just happened and other times it feels as if it was a terrible nightmare that did not really happen. My annual check ups have now been moved to bi-yearly appointments; this might be the best news I've had aside from the news that I remain cancer free! Over the last 5 years I hav...