Strength of Your Spirit to Survive-Intro

For those of you who don't know me I am Sarah's Aunt Sally. I journaled and wrote a book a few years ago. I had Acute type B cell lymphoma. After that I had a rare form of aggressive leukemia. My body was not responding to the treatments. I was fortunate to get enrolled in the Cart 19 clinical trials in its infancy. It saved my life but certainly was not an easy road. After that I had a bone marrow transplant.

Over the years I have talked to so many people going through cancer. I know positive thinking doesn't cure anything but it sure doesn't hurt. I had a husband and 2 sons that I was determined to be here for. One was going off to war so I said "You be safe and come home and I will be here."

I have been hearing from people that I should write about remission. I am not a fan of that word, I prefer cured, it sounds more positive. I was aware of the care I would need to take moving forward. The chemo/radiation and meds cure things however: they leave some side effects. 

I have neuropathy in my feet so my job of 19 years in retail went by the wayside. I have a suppressed immune system and had to have cataract surgery. It sounds terrible but it beats the alternative. I am blessed. 

So I am putting this out there if anyone wants to ask questions to someone who has been through it. 

Cancer can feel a little isolating at times. It's ok to have a melt down just don't stay there.

I look forward to hearing from you. Be well.

Sally