The M word

The "m" word in the cancer world is metastasized. This means the cancer has spread to other areas of your body.  Many people probably think cancer is a scary word but I think metastasized is scarier.

I feel very lucky that my breast cancer was detected early and my other scans were clear. That is an optimistic situation. And I really do believe I will have a positive outcome. Unless told otherwise, I intend to be deemed cancer free in early 2017.

But because of my diagnosis and also seeing my cousin deal with her colon cancer, my eyes are wide open now that life isn't always fair and there are lots of poor outcomes out there.  I am in an online support group for woman with breast cancer and several have metastasized cancer and some are essentially in a palliative care situation. I feel for them and know it must be incredibly difficult. 

 

In the last 5 years I have been smacked in the face with a few (too many!) experiences that make me realize how precious life is - and also how unfair - and the thing I take away is no matter what always try to be grateful. 

Forget the fear. Live as present as possible. Love and laugh and live!!!

It is so important to make the most out of the time you have because you never know when your time is up. It is not something we control.  But you can control your attitude and intention while you are here.