Easier

Its easier to talk and think about cancer from a purely scientific perspective. Its alot less scary than focusing on emotion and fear. I think thats why I gravitate to books that discuss theories and action plans for keeping cancer at bay.

If you have cancer and haven't read Anticancer. Read it. Please. It will make you feel powerful. I worry less about recurrence because I am following the recommendations in this book. Really, everyone could follow the guidelines because its good healthy stuff.

My 6 month checkup is next wednesday. I am so happy that John will be able to go with me this time. My sister Anne was great company and support for my 3 month checkup. She made a nerve-racking 4 hour ordeal comfortable and even a little bit fun. Thats Anne for ya. God, she is a great sister.

Anyway, back to thinking about cancer scientifically. Viewing the disease from a cellular level allows me to consider what happens without emotion. Cancer is just cells. Cells refusing to die. Bully cells versus an immune system. But I believe I have a really strong immune system. I haven't been sick in years! Even during chemo at my weakest I did not get a cold.

Without estrogen fertilizer in my body feeding cancer cells, I think that any growth of cancer is surely slowed way down. So I am going into the 6 month checkup feeling good about my future.