Living with Cancer

Having lived with stage 4 cancer for almost four years, I can attest to the importance of attitude.  When I enter the infusion room I see individuals with a variety of expressions on their faces and body language.  Some are angry, many are sad, some look defeated and others are scared.  Understandable considering what they are facing.  Cancer is usually associated with death--that's what most people think of first when they hear the word.

When I was first diagnosed I cried--common response.  I also wanted to know how much time I had left.  It was indicted that I might have a year.  (To her credit she, not the DR, regrets saying it and said she doesn't usually answer that question.)  I'm glad she told me because it made me really look at my issues and how I was going to deal with this information.  I felt I had issues that caused cancer to develop and wanted to clear them up so I could die in peace.  I also decided that I was not going to be afraid, angry or fall into self pity or why me attitude.

I found that my attitude was so important.  If you remain in any state of depression or anger you will miss out on the enjoyment of the time you have left.   And, I believe, you add to the emotions that feeds cancer.  If you deal with your anger and fear you will begin to enjoy every moment with everyone and everything you encounter.  Why not love every moment that you have left.  Do your bucket list or make one if you don't have one.  Stay away from self pity/poor me attitude.  Love and Live life to the fullest.

Blessings
Love & Light