Hi, My name is Tony. I have been fighting Familial Polyposis since the age of 9, had a sub-total colectomy at 12, and Ileostomy at 20. While I was dealing with my own depression, the surgical floor asked me to visit with a young soldier, who woke up with his ileostomy. He asked what I was there for, and I told him that I was at the same place he was at. Fighting this disease over the years, I found out I was at risk for pancreatic and small bowel cancer too. I am soon to have a Whipple Procedure, and look forward to recovery and getting back on my bicycle. I am a competitive senior cyclist in the 54-59 age group. I firmly believe that each and every cancer fighter has to have something to look forward to. Yes, the first is YOUR FAMILY, and the Lord, then some activity that you can use to reduce stress. When I hurt the most, sometimes a good hard training ride where I hurt my lungs and legs is the best medicine one can have. And always, I am saddened by the fact that my youngest daughter will have to go through the same ordeal. My final word is: tell those close to you how much you love them!! Fight the Good Fight