horizon wrote:because a lot of it mirrors my story.
Zackattack wrote:horizon wrote:What size was your Tumor in mm? layer? I'm at minimum SM3 depth with 17mm polyp, but they won't know more until Aug 21st and free me of all of those lymph nodes.
Has your life been significantly altered due to the actual surgery or chemo part? (mental or physical)
Have you altered your diet or are you taking anything to attempt to prevent a reoccurrence?
horizon wrote:I definitely have physical and mental scars from the whole thing. I don't see how you couldn't. Don't get me wrong, I'm thankful to be here and have a good life. I was actually one of the lucky ones that got through chemo without lasting side effects. I had some neuropathy issues but they dialed back my dosage to address that.
horizon wrote:I did give up bacon, which was brutal for me.
juliej wrote:Agree with horizon. I kind of divide my life into BC (before cancer) and AC (after cancer). The AC part is both more exhilarating (there's not a day I don't appreciate just being alive and able to do the things I love like rock climbing, hiking, running, etc.) and more terrifying (staring death in the eye does that to you). It's a double edged sword this experience and knowledge we share. But one thing I can guarantee you is the friends you make along the way will be the most amazing people you'll ever meet.
camicom wrote:Before my diagnosis, I was in great physical shape working out 5 days a weeks, and felt invincible. Its amazing how something like this changes your outlook on life and what is important..
Maelleous wrote:congratulations on the baby.
MeAndMine wrote:I'm just starting so I don't have any information to share to help you but I'm here rooting for you!
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