My life with Cancer

[PLASEM]

In 2001 I had my first cancer (Thyroid ) this cancer treatment was not bad at all. The problem was that my thyroid was removed completely and I take medicine and my life change because I do not have the energy that use to have.

In 2003 I had another surgery hysterectomy and removed my ovaries because they found some cancer cells in my cervix plus I had fibroids so I asked to remove everything.

So I thought that was done but in 2014 I had Breast cancer stage 2B on my right breast but they found cancer on 5 of 20 lymph nodes, so I had bilateral mastectomy, Chemo and radiation, so I thought I am on remission.

No, in 2017 my cancer came back stage 4 metastatic to the bones, it was hard to accept my diagnosis, I cried and wake up anxious in the morning and I kept thinking this is only a a nightmare and I am going to wake up and everything will be fine.

Now I accept my diagnosis and my new life living with cancer forever I see my cancer as a chronic disease, I am taking Ibrance, Falsodex and Xgeva.

I try to be positive and live my life as much normal as I can, I am still working full time, I travel on my vacations,. I just recently came back from my first cruise.

I am proactive with my cancer treatment, I have a wonderful oncologist that listen to me we work as team.

I eat healthy vegetables, fruits no meat no milk no cheese and trying to stay active on Livestrong YMCA program.

God bless all of us

[mariootsi]

You sound like you are taking charge and living well with cancer. I wish you well! You are strong!

[Rhwright12]

Goo morning!

And God bless u for staying positive! Going into this Holiday season I think we all need to stay positive and enjoy the season and try not to over think this thing...I also work full time in the schools as a behavior specialist...I think that helps to keep my mind on other things...as well as teaching my elementary girls classes at church...

Prayers for continued health and healing!

[kit5]

yup god bless us all!

[Hidden]

You are doing everything you can. So sorry it’s been such a prolonged course of ups and downs.

[Hidden]

Hi Plasem,

Thanks for sharing your story.

You have been through a lot over the years. I admire your strength, positive attitude and the way you have taken charge of your health. I feel the same way. I don't just want to sit beside my oncologist and nod at everything she says and tells me to do. I want to be in charge of my treatment.

Take care,

Sophie ❤

[jtgmom]

Thank you for these aspiring words, I was DX Feb2018. With bone Mets.. right from the start....first few mths were hard... now I try and except.. that this is my life and Cancer will be a part of it....may we all stay strong ❤️ Our lives are worth it ❤️

[RLN-overcomer]

Greeetings: Sister/warrior God bless you. You have taken control of your life, and you have not let cancer defeat you. I do pry for restoration, and healing permanently to your body Amen XoXoXoXo