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Old 03-10-2018, 11:56 AM   #21
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I am also a recent cancer survivor but don't think of myself in that way. Yes, I had cancer but cancer doesn't define me. It's an illness that I had and that I continue to deal with the side effects of but my focus is on making my life the best it can be today and in the future. I will do whatever I can to continue to get better and as I get better I will think of the illness less and less. I have no idea if it will come back or if something else will get me but eventually something will get me. That's true of everyone and there's no use in focusing on it other than to make reasonable preparations for those that survive us.
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Old 03-10-2018, 03:19 PM   #22
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So are you going to let cancer steal more of your life away by worrying so much about its return that you ruin the time you DO have left?

That's what I would say to myself when I would let recurrence fears start to overwhelm me.

I refused to give it any more of my time. What will be will be. All you have is now. Don't waste any more valuable time worrying about "what if".

Instead, focus on gratitude every single day. Wake up EVERY DAY and make yourself think of something you are grateful for. It makes life so much sweeter.

We are all going to die someday. Don't ruin the ride you have left.

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Old 04-04-2018, 10:18 AM   #23
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DH is in for a procedure as I type. 1st go-round about 30 yrs ago. It’s a different way of life. Rears it’s head often for him. If he goes a year at a time now it was a good year. Throw out anything you hear or read that brings crap in your mind. I do recommend Peace, Love, and Healing by Bernie Siegel MD. Didn’t care for other books by him (I just tossed). However, the one I mentioned is about commonality of those living, that went against the odds.
Retiring early can be a kick in the butt, you got an extra kick. Wishing you peace.
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Old 07-22-2018, 01:32 PM   #24
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Thanks for all the replies. We are now using our motorhome and loving life. No guarantees. Go for it.
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Thanks for all the replies. We are now using our motorhome and loving life. No guarantees. Go for it.
Yay! Glad to hear it! That's the spirit. Wishing you many years of 'smooth roads' ahead.

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Old 07-22-2018, 03:13 PM   #26
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I'm 4 years cancer free. To be honest, it scares me that I've saved a lot and sacrificed for years. But you know what, worrying don't help.

Brutal honest truth - car accidents, lightning strikes, etc happen. Life must go on. So I tell myself that, get up and GO!
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Thanks for all the replies. We are now using our motorhome and loving life. No guarantees. Go for it.
That's the way to live life!!!

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