Glad to see an introduction from a survivor and welcome to OCF. Part of getting on with the new normal is the love, support and humor that I get from the people here for me. I don't feel so abnormal here because I can usually find someone who has a suggestion to what ever is on my mind.

I don't stress too much from check up to check. Don't get me wrong, I still pay attention and watch for the warning signs. I'm elated with good news, but I don't feel that I approach each appointment expecting the worst. Even at the check up that included the biopsy for my recurrence when my ENT entered the exam room and asked how I was I just looked at her and said "I think we have a problem".

So many things that used to bother me in life do not any more. I almost have a "Cay Sa Ra, Sa Ra" attitude now. I was type A++++, but not any more. If I would rather take the dogs and go sit by the creek for the entire day than wash clothes, I do it. There is more peace in my life now which probably seems strange to some.

Patty