cancer patients,how did u stand strong to fight cancer in ur bodies?

[john]

There were many changes that occurred in my life when I was first diagnosed ranging from complete desperation and hopelessness when I was told that it was inoperable to total euphoria and happiness when I was advised that it could be treated with chemo.
Everyone handles things differently and as with the first response, one shouldn't get caught up as to how you should be feeling or acting. Although, I'm sure having a bit of a positive outlook certainly helps, if not physically certainly emotionally. It is naturally that you go through extreme ups and downs, in fact the whole process is one amazing roller coaster ride!
But for me, being a generally positive person, I tended to focus on the benefits or the good side of things as I believe there is an even balance through out all of lifs experiences. For example the following bad things from the experience also had great benefits;
1. Medical Expenses - Enable a great accumulation of reward points on my Mastercard
2. Chemo - Didn't have to shave or spend money on hair products.
3. Unable to work - Stayed at home and spent more time with the family.
And the list goes on.....

Secondly, once all the initial emotions were put to one side it all became very mechanical and easier to handle by breaking my treatment (journey) into small manageable steps. Just taking things a day at a time as anything more would have been too daunting.

Anyway, I am now in remission less than a year after completing all treatment and although it is always on my mind I am managing to return to some form of normality. My outlook on life and what is important has changed greatly and for that I am greatful.

All the best;