We all have to develop a very thick skin when dealing with people during our experience with cancer. We need to firmly believe that we have chosen the right combination of doctor(s) and treatment and then let tunnel vision guide us the rest of the way. We all know that there is no way anyone could possibly understand what we are going through both mentally and physically unless they themselves were touched by cancer so "forgive them for they know not what they do".
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
