What a November
A few days ago we celebrated Thanksgiving - the official introduction to the bustling times of the holiday season even though the stores have been trying to convince us since Columbus Day. For me, November was quite a month even before Thanksgiving got here and was filled with many things to be thankful for.
This month marked five years from my initial cancer diagnosis and surgery. Wow! At the same time it feels like it was yesterday, and it feels like it was a lifetime ago. My life was changed forever, and so was the life of everyone close to me. I have been asked by several of you for my story and it is now posted on our website here. My story is not that different from other cancer survivors. I was in shock, petrified, angry, scared. I was told by the doctors how bleak my chances were. I went through the treatment that made me sicker than I ever thought possible. I was happy with my life before cancer, but I can stand and say that I am happy with my life after cancer. I am not glad that I got cancer, but I am proud of what I have done with this experience.
Also this month there was a lot of commotion about changing the guideline for detecting breast cancer through mammograpy. Within cancer advocacy groups, this recommendation is feared to be the first of many changes to the use of early detection techniques for various other cancers such as prostate and cerivical. There is so much about cancer that is unknown. I personally find it difficult to comprehend how we can be denied access to screening, though not perfect, because it doesn't save ENOUGH lives.
It all comes back to our individual need to be proactive with our health - and using fitness is undeniably beneficial. As we head into the cooler weather and the business of the holidays, make sure you are taking some time to take care of yourself. Strive to get your workouts in - your body and your stress level will thank you. Take a few deep breaths every day to keep focused on the joy of the season, the spirit within you and the wonderful people around you.
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This month marked five years from my initial cancer diagnosis and surgery. Wow! At the same time it feels like it was yesterday, and it feels like it was a lifetime ago. My life was changed forever, and so was the life of everyone close to me. I have been asked by several of you for my story and it is now posted on our website here. My story is not that different from other cancer survivors. I was in shock, petrified, angry, scared. I was told by the doctors how bleak my chances were. I went through the treatment that made me sicker than I ever thought possible. I was happy with my life before cancer, but I can stand and say that I am happy with my life after cancer. I am not glad that I got cancer, but I am proud of what I have done with this experience.
Also this month there was a lot of commotion about changing the guideline for detecting breast cancer through mammograpy. Within cancer advocacy groups, this recommendation is feared to be the first of many changes to the use of early detection techniques for various other cancers such as prostate and cerivical. There is so much about cancer that is unknown. I personally find it difficult to comprehend how we can be denied access to screening, though not perfect, because it doesn't save ENOUGH lives.
It all comes back to our individual need to be proactive with our health - and using fitness is undeniably beneficial. As we head into the cooler weather and the business of the holidays, make sure you are taking some time to take care of yourself. Strive to get your workouts in - your body and your stress level will thank you. Take a few deep breaths every day to keep focused on the joy of the season, the spirit within you and the wonderful people around you.
Back to SurvivingStrong.org
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