staypositive's Cancer Blog
July 23, 2008
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Now that I’ve “survived” cancer, I feel very quilty when I read the stories of others who are struggling; many who don’t have a comfortable feeling about the outcome of their journey. My life is almost back to normal. I even forgot to acknowlege the one year anniversary of my initial diagnosis! I guess after a year of dealing with cancer every moment of every day, now I’ve been able to almost put it completely aside.
Which leads me to: what do I do now? I want to stay in contact with everyone and I REALLY want to be of help. Please contact me if you have questions, just want to vent or whatever. Cancer was definitely a roller coaster ride for me just like everyone else, so just know after a major plummet to the bottom of a hill, you will once again be climbing. And you don’t know what’s ahead…...it may be very good news! Maybe my experience can help someone somehow.
And of course, I am fully aware I could have a reocurrence and it could be far worse, but I just live every day the best I know how. I ENJOY life, and I tell family and friends how much they mean to me, and I try not to take anything for granted. None of us is guaranteed another day on this planet. And that is what we all have in common; healthy or not.
So whether or not I can respond to all the journals I read, please know that I am one of many who is keeping the “writers” in my thoughts and prayers. No one is alone on this blog…..
08.22.08 - 
Thanks for your support -
Hi there, please do not feel any guilt. I have been Cancer free for 2 years and 2 months. I spend my time here loving and supporting the rest of the family. I was blessed with family and friends and supported me, when I needed them.
” We need to help each other” so here we are.
Thank you. I thought I was alone in my guilt at having survived with so little drama. I am thankful that you were able to put words to my feelings.
Be blessed
Mac
I must admit that I am a bit envious of people that have survived and are doing well. However, I am also envious of my husband who never had to take a pill and never has any pain. But that is no reason to feel guilty….just blessed. A friend gave me a book called “Why Bad Things Happen to Good People” and I found it helpful.
I appreciate your comments and support; they give me hope.
Blessing,
Betty