I feel so lucky to have avoided radiation and chemo with this cancer. There seem to be few who fall into the surgery-only category. That is one reason why I hold back a bit even though I would like to return the help and advice I received when I first joined nearly one year ago. I'm battle-scarred and I lisp but life has otherwise returned to near normal. I know that I can fall off this health pedestal at any time but right now I just feel fortunate.

Of course there are challenges. I'm going to a photoshop course tonight for the second time. I was very aware last week that the others looked at me strangely when I introduced myself. I just really don't care. Maybe it's the anti-depressants suppressing anxiety ... Maybe I should worry more!

Anyway, much encouragement to those of you experiencing treatment right now. And I'm enjoying seeing people's updates on facebook.