Colon Cancer
Why doesn't anyone give a shit about colon cancer? Not to minimize breast cancer awareness month, or people who suffer from, surviving, or lost their battle with breast cancer, but more emphasis needs to be put on COLON CANCER. I am a 41 yr. old woman living with stage 4 colorectal cancer. It may be that the word colorectal itself is unappealing and it is. But it still needs to be addressed and that's why I'm starting this blog. The shitty part of cancer...colorectal cancer. Of course, I may include other odds and ends, but honestly people, if there is any way I can be of help to someone who needs more information on this subject, I would be happy to oblige. I was diagnosed 1 yr. and 8 months ago, doing chemo every other week indefinitely, and have been responding to treatment very well; Although it did not start out that way. I try to keep my mind occupied through writing, reading and anything inspirational. Prayer has been a huge part of my success and I've been on quite a spiritual quest since getting the "news." God is out there. Reach out to him, he saved me many more times than I can count. Why? Exactly...to straighten out my life, become a better person, and fulfill my purpose, which I believe is to write my story hoping to be of service, encouraging, and inspiring in as many ways as I can. I have also learned that love and kindness are the most important things to give and receive. If one person can identify with my story, that's all I can ask for. I will add more on these subjects later. Please excuse my grammar and punctuation at times, the chemo seems to effect my brain more than anything else some days. Oh and please don't badger me about the word "shit" it is just a word. I'm new to all this blogging stuff so bear with me. Can't wait for some feedback, so please do comment. ~Keep kind in mind~
Thanks to all who have viewed. :)
ReplyDeleteI give a shit!
ReplyDeleteLove you darling!
DeleteWell spoken Jen-I love you and you such an inspiration and such a strong person!!
ReplyDeleteWell thank you miss. I love you as well, and have been missing you too. Hope all is well with your family. Hope to see you sometime.
ReplyDeleteI don't know exactly what you are going thru but I know how "scary" the news can be...my mom was diagnosed with lung cancer around 08/09which later spread to her brain, and bones and she fought the battle until her passing Aug.24th 2010...but level headed like yourself she never gave up...kept her faith in god and was good hearted and spirited...and here her son, meaning myself, was diagnosed with testicular cancer stage 1A on July 3rd of this yr...I'm doing fine...no chemo etc but still a 20/30% it can come back....a 31yr old male who may never get to bear a child though my cancer is the most cure-able...Regardless cancer is cancer and it's not a fun road like you say....but I agree that it's made me a better person and closer to God is well...I'm just writing this in relation of the feeling of the sickness and I admire and respect this blog...glad all is well :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing Remy, and I am sorry to hear about your mother and your news as well. Cancer is a scary word, and opens the flood gates for all kinds of reflection. I'm happy to hear that it has moved you closer to God. Prayer truly does help. I'm so glad you're doing ok, and do not have to do chemo...it sucks! But keep your chin up, will say a prayer for you!
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