Minnie, I didn't mean to give the idea that I was treated at the center I described, because I was not, and frankly, I didn't need all that, although many people do take advantage of it.

On the subject of what we should be called, or how we should refer to ourselves, I have already made known my feelings about the survivor lap at the Relay for Life. I had stage IV cancer, but it was not the defining moment of my life. Thus far I have survived. Maybe I will have it again, but for the present, I am simply Joanna, the person, who is very busy with life in general. Cancer occupied my attention for a while, but that was in the past. Now I go for checkups just as I go to have other parts of me checked. I am physically changed, but not in any way that I cannot accept. I found that it was time to pick up my life and go as soon as I got my energy back after tx end. Outside of helping others as we can, I wonder if those of us who are fortunate enough to feel really well should spend much time worrying about cancer. Just my opinion, my style. I most certainly do not want to offend anyone.