Thursday, January 28, 2010

My "War on Cancer"

Hey everyone..just wanted to check in and let you know that I am raring to go for Week 10 tomorrow!! We have reached double digits and we only have 3 sessions to go. This past week has been pretty much as expected, nothing unusual going on. I have lots of pain in my mouth but I have medicine for that.  My fingers have developed several fissures, or cuts, that hurt like the dickens but Carol keeps them at bay with Neosporin at night. I am dealing with diarrhea also but that is handled with lots of Imodium AD. And there is the nausea which is always there but also handled by meds. Mentally I am fatigued and worn down but not much  you can do about that except hang in there and wait for it to get better after the 12th session. So basically we are holding our own on all fronts.

 

I was thinking about the phrase “The War on Cancer” which is something you used to hear a lot more of than you do now. It used to be a pretty common phrase when people talked about cancer. I never really took the words personally but when I think about it, there really is a war going on here. I am being attacked on all sides, not only by the cancer cells but also by the chemotherapy itself. And while this opponent is powerful and tough to beat,  I do have weapons in my arsenal to fight back. I have medications for some side effects,  I have a tough fighter (Carol) helping me lead the battle, I have my own determination and faith, and I have my super secret weapon which is all of you and your prayers and support. Your support and prayers are an unbeatable force to be reckoned with and I want you all to know how much I appreciate your help.

This truly is “A war on cancer” and it gets scary when you bring those words down to the personal level where the war is for your life and winning is everything. But I “Refuse To Lose” this one!

So tomorrow we go to the battleground yet again for a major battle with the enemy and we will take our hits but we will not give up. All I can say is “Sorry cancer…this is one war that you do not win. You lose”

Peace and Love

John

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3 comments:

  1. MurphyJanuary 30, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    Hi John and Carol,
    You guys kick butt!! I like to see that fighting spirit when it comes to your cancer. Reminds me of that Queen song...we will...we will..beat you!! Keep up the good work, you're almost at the finish line.
    Love,
    Murph

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    WE know and Believe you will win this war!
    You two are fighters from the beginning, with true conviction, faith and hard work. Just know that we are fighting on your side, with lots of prayers and love... can you feel it now? oxoxoxox Mom and Dad

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  3. Cameron VSJApril 19, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Hi,

    I have a quick question about your blog, would you mind emailing me when you get a chance?

    Thanks,

    Cameron

    cameronvsj(at)gmail.com

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