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 have accomplished a lot and I feel that my experience with cancer has helped me to become more laid back, less likely to stress out about the little things and much more thankful for and aware of my health. I have become a better health care professional and overall just a better version of myself after fighting cancer. I would not say that I'm glad I was diagnosed with cancer because honestly, I could have done without the vomiting, losing my hair, surgical procedures and chemo/radiation treatments; however, if something good came out of then I can't deny that either.
So, this year I turn 27 years old and celebrate my 5th year in remission from cancer. I have found a job that I love and that allows me to travel around the country, which in turn allows me to have experiences that I may not have otherwise. I am very excited about where I am taking my life and so extremely thankful for all of the amazing people who have been apart of my life along the way.
Life is so short! So, if you aren't doing things that bring you joy and spending time with people who lift you up, then you should to take a moment and re-think things.
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 have accomplished a lot and I feel that my experience with cancer has helped me to become more laid back, less likely to stress out about the little things and much more thankful for and aware of my health. I have become a better health care professional and overall just a better version of myself after fighting cancer. I would not say that I'm glad I was diagnosed with cancer because honestly, I could have done without the vomiting, losing my hair, surgical procedures and chemo/radiation treatments; however, if something good came out of then I can't deny that either.
So, this year I turn 27 years old and celebrate my 5th year in remission from cancer. I have found a job that I love and that allows me to travel around the country, which in turn allows me to have experiences that I may not have otherwise. I am very excited about where I am taking my life and so extremely thankful for all of the amazing people who have been apart of my life along the way.
Life is so short! So, if you aren't doing things that bring you joy and spending time with people who lift you up, then you should to take a moment and re-think things.
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