Cancer survivor??????????? ????
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prncscnslabannahmmk — 17 years ago(August 31, 2008 12:52 AM)
I had Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He was sick at the same time I was, and because it has been 5 years since our illnesses, he should be considered cured. But, you never know if it will come back, it's a constant fear.
It does not primarily hit men. I know more women than men that have had it. But it supposedly hit between 15-35 and then 75 and up. They haven't figured out the cause to it, yet. But there is a very high survival rate, even if you get it a second time (like I did).
I hope he never gets it back. And I totally understand why he named his dog that. It's not just a painful illness. It's a journey. One that makes you stronger. -
KidneyBingos — 13 years ago(June 25, 2012 07:23 AM)
People deal with things differently. Some find painful past experiences to be a motivator, some would rather forget.
I've known a few people who I am very close to who have had cancer. I can't talk about itand I'm not even a cancer survivor myself. I just cannnot stand to think about and remember the No. Can't even think about it.
I understand the dog-naming thing. It could remind someone that they're tough enough to survive one 5b4of the worst things imaginable. I wouldn't do it myself, but I understand.