How did your experience alter your life? When I was diagnosed, at the age of 13, it had a dramatic effect on my relationships with family, friends, and my peers. I can't help but think that the whole experience still has some sort of effect upon me even to this day. Mind you, this was 30 years ago. Am I nuts for thinking this?
2007-01-27 15:24:58 · 6 answers · asked by Randzz 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease, Sept '05, at age 24. I've relapsed twice, done one stem cell transplant (using my own cells) and I'm about to do a bone marrow transplant with a donor's marrow.
I think it's made me more independent and so much stronger. I never realized just how much strength I had until I had to face this. I also have a five year old son and I fight hard to beat this so I can be here for him. It's scary but I also feel that it's made me a much better person on many levels.
It's definitely hard to feel the same as your "peers" when most people that have never had such an experience just don't see the world through our eyes. I don't think you're nuts at all.
2007-01-27 16:29:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone experiences having Cancer differently. I wasn't a
child when I was diagnosed. My first reaction was that I was
going to die but I wasn't ready to do that. So I listened intently to
my doctor and did everything I was advised to do. My friends and
family helped me through this part. I came through with flying
colors and am now 7 years Cancer-free. The whole experience
has left me having a greater respect for life. It is not just a given
and can end anytime without notice. It's always in the back of my mind, but I don't let it cripple me. I try to take each day as a
gift and enjoy my life as best as I can. Remember. You were strong enough to beat the Cancer 30 years ago, enjoy that blessing and enjoy your life.
2007-01-27 15:38:15 · answer #2 · answered by karonj 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
10 years victorious over ovarian cancer. that has made me more attune to others and their souls. how quickly life can be over - remember September 11, 2001?
i have grown from the experience in that i no longer tolerate others and their non-acceptance of another. i will not tolerate judgmental people and their narrow perspectives.
i guess the turmoil of fear in my mind became a catalyst for emotional as well as spiritual growth.
your not nuts, in my opinion, for feeling different from family and peers. you've "been to edge" and back again. you've know just how precious this gift of living is. that makes you different from those that have not experienced. you've changed and probably for the better. until each of your family members experiences it, the dramatic effect will remain.
good luck in your continued growth. blessings to you and your family. you are not mearly a survivor, you are Victorious. believe it.
2007-01-28 09:02:14 · answer #3 · answered by gypsysoul52 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had spinal cancer from agent orange while being in Viet Nam. I was in the ER twice in 48 hrs. got about 60 hrs. sleep in 60 days, was a total basket case, was literally scratching the skin off my arms and they knew of no cure or medication that helped. Life expectancy is about 20 yrs. after contacting agent orange. My time was about up and it would have been a blessing to no longer have to deal with the constant itching. God sent along a couple that fasted and prayed for me. a week later I was healed. that altered my life by a closer walk with GOD and a greater trust in HIM and letting JESUS have my life. After all JESUS bought me with HIS blood at the Cross.
2007-01-27 15:44:53 · answer #4 · answered by windwalker 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had Prostate cancer, and had my prostate removed. I may be different, because I did not fear the news that I had cancer. I guess that with two tours in Vietnam, I saw so much death that my mind has dulled to death. I have survived for 4 years so far. My doctor, who was a lady, cried when she learned of my cancer, and I had to comfort her. I have a great faith in God also, so I guess this helped me. My family gave me great support, and I love them more for that.
2007-01-28 16:45:29 · answer #5 · answered by canbarra 2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are not nuts at all.
Lots of things have changed. I know I'm on borrowed time, and I cherish the little things more. Also, any strange lump or unfamiliar feeling, I wonder if it's back. My faith in God has strengthened a lot also.
Best wishes
2007-01-29 03:52:45 · answer #6 · answered by Char 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋