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| photo credit: OC Register 9/2007 |
I had a visit with my internist today. My cholesterol has
been inching a bit higher each year and in December my oncologist suggested
that I see my regular internist to ascertain his recommendation regarding medication. Luckily he did not feel that my situation warranted
medication and that I am still relatively young (I love hearing that part).
But was more interesting than the whole cholesterol part, was
his reaction to my cancer survivorship. I matter of factly stated that in
April, I will reach my 8 year mark as a survivor and then I continued on with
the next topic.
He stopped and reiterated…
“almost 8 years?”
“That is wonderful…
you were stage 2B and now you are 8 years out.”
He was so happy and really
wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the milestone.
He really got me to thinking and taking a moment to reflect.
Most of the people that I have met in the recent years have no idea that I am a
survivor. I really do not think of cancer everyday anymore either… I remember
wondering if I would ever get to that point in my life again. I have some
pretty intense bone pain most days, but other than that, cancer is not
omnipresent in my mind.
Moving forward, I think I will take a few moments to stop
and celebrate another day of survivorship.
It really does bring a smile to my
face.
