April 16th marks my 1-year anniversary of being diagnosed with stage I multiple myeloma (15% plasma cells). On the drive to my oncologist, I told my wife I was making a choice to remain positive should I receive bad news. During the past year, I've been able to maintain a positive and fairly relaxed outlook in my health situation. Although I wake up every morning and remember I have cancer, I often forget about it as the day progresses. I am very thankful the disease has stayed at stage I, and I hope I get to make a similar post a year from now. Heck... 30 years from now, really!
The year has flown by, reminding me about the importance of enjoying each day, the simple things in life, my wife and family, and my addiction to electronic gadgets. I haven't gotten the iPad yet, but man-o-man, I am tempted. I've also taken the plunge and renewed my MacWorld subscription for 2 more years. That's optimism.
So what am I doing to celebrate this big event? A blood work appointment in the morning.
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3 comments:
Congratulations! I hope you get another 40 anniversaries.
Happy anniversary wishing you many many more years - we are almost four years down the line and diagnosed at stage 111. There is much that can be achieved even when the odds are stacked against you.
Keep well and happy and dont think about it too much once your medications are on board. You will do very well for sure, with such an early diagnosis. All best wishes.
Thanks very much to you both!
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