I have Stage IIIB Lymphatic Cancer, which I fully intend to beat. Trying to stay positive isn't that hard, actually. What's hard is maintaining the strength to stay positive. Physical limitations are very real. And the mind draws from the body. Lots of interconnected forces.
I've been communicating with many of you individually. Just want to say I appreciate your love and prayers.
Let me chronicle the basics for those of you who don't know:
12/9/16-1/12/17: ruptured ulcer, severe bleed repaired; biopsy positive for adinocarcinoma; removed malignant stomach tumor w/ gastrectomy.
1/21-2/6: post-op bleed, pneumonia, hospital readmit; 2nd op to repair bleed; discharged 2/6.
2/10: new cancer diagnosis; spread to lymph nodes. Treatment plan: chemo and radiation from March to end of June.
PROGNOSIS: Very good! Anticipate remission in about a year.
See? Staying positive. Upbeat even. Not gonna let cancer get me down. Gonna bring it to the fore and expose it for the evil that it is. And gonna whoop its ass.
ReplyDeleteWhoa! Not sure I knew that it had spread to your lymph nodes. Dang, Jani. Have you started chemo?
DeleteGotta say how much I admire your positive attitude. Hang in there, man, one day at a time.
Matt
Thanks! It appears the real cause was lymphoma. The stomach cancer was a result. Hearing it from the oncologist was very sobering. But hey, now's all about moving forward with treatment.
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