tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402247635006701650.post974411384725660327..comments2023-06-30T00:57:26.573-07:00Comments on Leukemia Fighter! (CML); I Am Dancing and Traveling My Way Through: Dancing Through the Pain!Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18185513255737012093noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402247635006701650.post-72942859841567414242014-01-27T16:20:40.496-08:002014-01-27T16:20:40.496-08:00Anonymous, I cannot thank you enough for your post...Anonymous, I cannot thank you enough for your post! I thank you so much and truly feel your pain; I often thank God that it is me with the cancer, not any of my children or grandchildren. THAT is my greatest blessing in all of this.That coupled with the fact that I can put a small smile on the face of someone like you!<br />You inspire me to keep on researching, keep on questioning and to keep on stomping my feet. <br />Blessings to you and especially your son,<br />MicheleMichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185513255737012093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402247635006701650.post-56181370438952875682014-01-27T15:49:37.091-08:002014-01-27T15:49:37.091-08:00I stumbled on a blog when you were 1st dx, and tho...I stumbled on a blog when you were 1st dx, and thought i'd see if you were still around. Well, good for you, and I SHOULD expect someone w/such passion for life, to still be getting on with life, even though you're having to drag this big nasty weighted bag of cancer crap around. Sorry, as you said, Cancer be damned. Funny, I've said the same thing. Not for myself, but for my 24yo son with ALL (leukemia). He's actually in remission, 87 days post bone marrow transplant and seems to be doing ok. I was reading the warning sign/symptoms that you shrugged off, yes, high insight, my son did the same thing, as many other's w/ca can attest too. Glad to stumble on your blog. I agree about being our own researchers and advocates for ourselves and/or our loved one. Some doctors sheepishly avoid me if possible. Mistakes have been made on their parts, one that prompted an internal investigation bc of a botched lab that destroyed lung samples, but led to the pleural effusion he still contends with. I have caught adverse effects of medications. I've asked for particular tests that did produce results. I've expected explanations as to why certain procedure's are necessary, and so on. UT Southwestern in Dallas, has one of the top oncology programs in the states. It's in the top 3 for Texas. His life has been spared bc of what they've done, but, they are not God either. It's important to remain diligent in your own treatment. With knowledge and challenging questions, the medical team knows to come with their ducks in a row. Common sense goes a long way too. God bless you young lady. Keep dancing. What beauty and grace you have, and what a good look'n partner. That in itself would keep me going!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402247635006701650.post-78450576047763431232014-01-27T15:37:47.213-08:002014-01-27T15:37:47.213-08:00Awwww, thanks Joyce, I always felt that you inspir...Awwww, thanks Joyce, I always felt that you inspired me as well. Miss you my friend!<br />Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185513255737012093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402247635006701650.post-48127092131558226342014-01-27T15:15:32.018-08:002014-01-27T15:15:32.018-08:00I so admire you my friend! You have always shared ...I so admire you my friend! You have always shared joy and strength with grace. You make me want to dance!!!! Love, Joyce<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com