On 4/11/2008 Heidirose wrote:
Unfortunately with cancer there is a lot of sad stories,but there is the also the real awesome ones too!!!! Im lucky,Im one of the awesome stories.In August04 I was given 3-6 months and now almost 4 years later here Iam!!!!! Im doing well, I wont lie and say things are just like before that August day, I have sideffects from the treatment but overall I lead a great life.I get to see my youngest daughter who is now 16 grow up and my grandbaby be born in October, if things keep going the way they are now.It is very important to be positve and keep your head up! I know how hard it really is,believe me.When your having a bad day it is real important to surround yourself with people who know how to say the right things.I have lots of people who care about me,but some would always manage to something to make me sad.They didnt mean to.Know that its ok to have your down days,they too have there place.Just try not to dwell on the bad things,TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME.I found when it was getting to hard,my husband an I would say,"ok,today we can do what we have to do to get through the day".Dont think about the next day until its here.Keep your head up!! THERE IS HAPPY STORIES OUT HERE AND IM ONE OF THEM!!!! I found this site just recently wish I had known of it back when I was going through all the "crap".Please use this site if only to vent,I find even now it helps to read others stories and talk of things only us who have gone through it can understand.There is a lot of good thoughts and advice here use it! GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS
Thank you for the positive email. I do not want to own this cancer and I want to be a fighter as well. I need badly to hear happy stories and you have lifted me. Thank you so much. I do not know what is a head. I had 3 1/2 liters drained yesterday and will go to the oncologist Tuesday. Did you have surgery and chemo if you don't mind me asking. I will understand if you choose not to reply..
I am terrified but I guess we all are at this point. Thank you for your bright note. I hope to join you on the success list!
Appreciated,
Lori