On 7/27/2008 Leemg wrote:
I read your story, what an inspiration you are. So how long have you been fighting this battle with melanoma?? If your son went from kindergarten to college it must be a long time. Your doctor's were very aggressive but it appears it has paid off. May God give you continued enjoyment and good health.
thank you for the thoughtful words. it has been it has been 22 yrs since cancer has touched mine and my families lives. i have been in remission for 8yrs and the doctors don't know why i'm even still here and i still tell them my secret is the will to live. i just recently fond a tumor in my right cheek i had an MRI and they believe it is not malignant so even though it has been 8yrs since the last tumor was removed i still deal with it every time i have a pain or a bump or lump. you just learn to deal with it this is the life i was dealt so i just keep up the fight and positive attitude and live my life to the fullest every day. it makes you realize how precious every minute of every day is. well just keep in mind every minute counts make them as good as you can. this disease in a strange way has made me the strong determined person i am so i thank it for that there is something positive in everything if you think about it. be positive be happy and don;t ever let it get the best of you take care and be well