That article got me thinking of what word I would choose.
The first word that popped into my mind was "SURVIVOR". But does that word make cancer the focus of my life? I admit that many times it is. I call myself a cancer advocate so I am reading about cancer, talking to other survivors , trying to raise awareness of ovarian cancer , volunteering with ovarian cancer organizations and raising funds for cancer research. That happens just about every day.
I am also a survivor who worries. This week I worried that my port might not function correctly. It functioned like brand new. I worried as I waited to see my doctor. And when her nurse practitioner came in to do the exam because my doctor had to see a newly diagnosed patient I was a bit hesitant. But then I thought to myself " You are 3 years out of surgery for your recurrence and 2 and a half years out of chemo , your CA-125 is 11 isn't it time to move on?" . The exam went well. So I am good for 3 more months.
So yes, I am a survivor. But I would choose the word
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I am more than just a cancer survivor , I am a wife, mother, grandmother, friend, advocate, engineer, teacher, blogger , crocheter, painter, Disney fan & dog owner. And I hope to add more to life in the years ahead.
Dee
Every Day is a Blessing
2 comments:
Love this post, Dee. I've OFTEN tried to sum up all that is happening in one word. I am still changing day-to-day with that. I love that I'm not the only one trying to find simplicity and at the same time wholeness with this. Thanks Dee!
I'm glad you like the post.
I like your choice of the word "wholeness". That could lead to another post.
Take care.
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