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feather
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Joined: 10 Jun 2009
Posts: 4
Location: australia
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 Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:21 am Post subject: Introducing myself |
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Hi there.
Congratulations everyone for creating such a caring community. I've been reading this site for a while,Thought it was time I told my own story, hoping it may give you all hope and strength.
In December 2002 I was diagnosed with a Grade2 astrocytoma, right frontal lobe. The Dr. who diagnosed it, described it as being about the size of a medium lemon-(that would explain the severe headaches and blackouts I'd been experiencing for a few weeks)
I underwent a craniotomy a few weeks later. I opted not to have radiation treatment following the surgery.
So far I have not had my tumour grow back, even though it was not fully resected. 6 and a half years now, but who's counting? 
There have been a lot of adjustments to make in my life. I have fairly extensive weakness in the right side of my body. My short term memory loss is also quite severe.I experience almost constant earache and facial neuralgia problems. My eyesight is poor and I have some hearing loss.
I doubt that I will ever be able to work in a *normal* job. I used to be an artisan.(I also can't tell jokes anymore, because I forget the punchlines!)
I want to say to you all that I understand how harrowing the trips for MRI's etc can be....waiting for results...trying to be in a state of hopefulness while *staying real*.
I have new tests coming up soon. It's always an anxious time. I think we're all in that boat!) but, Brainman, it is you who has given me hope most of all.
I was officially told I would live between 5-12 years from the time of diagnosis...I'm still here, and so are you Brainman.
I try to keep a positive outlook, find enjoyment in my life despite the limitations. Stress is very bad for cancer-this much I do know. I meditate now. My life has slowed down. Having cancer has taught me how to value what I have, the importance of the day we are in-not the next day, which is uncertain, not yesterday, which is over and done with.
When I read your stories, I can empathise with what you are all going through, at least on some level. I can only say "stay strong".
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brainman
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Joined: 13 Oct 2005
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Location: Tennessee
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tawny111
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Joined: 04 Jun 2009
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Location: usa
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| Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 6:20 pm Post subject: Re: Introducing myself |
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i must say, from 2002 to 2009, you are like jim, sometimes, "they, the pro's cannot predict with a crystal ball" you are quite fine and always think that, the mind is so strong, more strong than we'd ever learn in a lifetime.
much regards
tawny
the pessimist, that need to be an optimist! |
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