Three years ago today....

suebee · 07-06-2011, 10:10 AM

Three years ago today I had a tumour removed from my right lung. At the time I was told that the five-year survival rate for lung cancer was five percent. I was told that the tumour seemed intact (all 3.5cms of it) and that as a non-smoker the prognosis was very good (non-smokers tend to form less aggressive types of lung cancer).

So three years later here I am. I've learned a lot, I found the courage to reach out and connect with somebody, fell deeply in love and the future looks very bright indeed.

Just short of preaching, I want to encourage each and every one of you to do whatever you can to reduce your risk of cancer. We all know what to do and not do. This time of the year sunscreen is SO important. I know quitting the smokie treats is a hard one, but I've lost so many people......I can't help but have my own wish for you-all (including my own Sweetie). Cancer is responsible for ONE THIRD of all deaths. We can beat it!

This is my home, you are my family. I'm expecting to beat the five-year stats. I want all of you to be there too. My joy at my own good outcome is severely dampened by all those who have lost the battle. Please take care of yourselves.

Sue

07-06-2011, 10:10 AM	#1
suebee Member How Do You Identify?: TOWANDA! Preferred Pronoun?: Queen Bee Relationship Status: Good 'n married. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Eastern Canada. But if I make a wrong turn at the lights I get stopped by a border guard. Posts: 1,499 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,355 Thanked 2,759 Times in 820 Posts Rep Power: 16450091	Three years ago today.... Three years ago today I had a tumour removed from my right lung. At the time I was told that the five-year survival rate for lung cancer was five percent. I was told that the tumour seemed intact (all 3.5cms of it) and that as a non-smoker the prognosis was very good (non-smokers tend to form less aggressive types of lung cancer). So three years later here I am. I've learned a lot, I found the courage to reach out and connect with somebody, fell deeply in love and the future looks very bright indeed. Just short of preaching, I want to encourage each and every one of you to do whatever you can to reduce your risk of cancer. We all know what to do and not do. This time of the year sunscreen is SO important. I know quitting the smokie treats is a hard one, but I've lost so many people......I can't help but have my own wish for you-all (including my own Sweetie). Cancer is responsible for ONE THIRD of all deaths. We can beat it! This is my home, you are my family. I'm expecting to beat the five-year stats. I want all of you to be there too. My joy at my own good outcome is severely dampened by all those who have lost the battle. Please take care of yourselves. Sue __________________ "Compassion, in which all ethics must take root, can only attain its full breadth and depth if it embraces all living creatures and does not limit itself to mankind." -Albert Schweitzer