My dear Family and Friends;
So many emotions, thoughts and I dunno(s)...TN1, meds, adverse reactions, 3 BRAIN surgeries, no help, some damage, more meds, more reactions. I've been sucessfully titrating on my own, as I don't get pharmaceutical reimbursement and I feel better for this. However, since the end of January (about 3 years to the date of TN1 diagnosis); another 'issue' has diverted my attention from that pain.
I have had a struggle with head and neck cancer. Underwent brachytherapy to my left neck node and removal of tongue lesions. The latest Pet Scan is clear, the last biopsy is non malignant. Once again, I was in good hands with Dana Farber and other powers. This time, it seems to be working!
I so wanted to get this gorilla off my shoulders. Seems to be a 'do as I say, not as I do', though I felt it better to hold off until the final results. I try to share hope and a positive attitude, now, I believe I am!
Problems shared are problems halved; I try not to burden, so now I will attempt to share my joy.
Please, please have HOPE! I've found positive to snowball, negative snowballs faster and harder.
The cliches, such as; cards dealt, Karma, it is what it is, the psychobabble bs...it all means nothing. We are in this together, so much stronger, as a group. We must stay with it for the long haul. I am even considering to 'practice as I preach'.
Thank you so much. My very best to you and yours, bob