March 14, 2006
I'm still standing!
Sometimes I'm sitting and sometimes I'm laying down but most of all, I'm still breathing. It's been almost 2 years since I logged on here but it's taken that long to be able to write about this without crying.
Now don't get me wrong, crying can be a great emotional release (Lord knows I've done my share) but I was doing so much of it I was in a deep, dark pit most of the time. Writing about how it feels to have lung cancer was not helping me feel stronger. If anything, it felt worse seeing it in black and white print.
This is where I share some spectacular news; my oncologist says "it appears as though I may be in remission". I like the way the doc words that...he'd make a good politician! Doesn't matter though! I like the "R" word.
I just finished reading some disturbing news regarding lung cancer...it is the most common cancer worldwide and 1.2 million people on this globe will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year alone. Most upsetting of all...someone, somewhere dies of lung cancer every 30 seconds! Taking that into consideration, I realize more than ever how fortunate I am to still be alive after 2 years.
Well, this is a start at making a comeback with entries. Enough for tonight. It's 2:30 a.m. and I'm finally tired. Goodnight!
Posted by Sue Checkley on March 14, 2006 11:15 PM
Comments
What fabulous news!!! So glad to have you back!
Posted by: Elizabeth at March 15, 2006 08:26 AM