This list isn't about the end of life. I am definitely not thinking about dying. Although we're well aware of the statistics surrounding my medical situation, that isn't why I am sharing this. I've had a few conversations lately that have led me to share my 'bucket list.' and I have been thinking about checking off some things. Sadly, I didn't really have a big list, it was really only the first seven shown here. I have given this some thought over the past week and have come up with a few things that I need to do. And again, don't get me wrong, I am not rushing to complete this. I am patient.
This list is about living.
I am also leaving the last one blank on purpose. You never know what might pop into my head down the road. They are in no particular order after the first 7.
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Napkin Note: Tune out the noise.
This is a particularly appropriate message today, now. If you're reading this at 7:45 PM EST, I am currently in an MRI machine. It's loud in here, but that's ok. I need to be in this machine for a little bit, and I am tuning out the noise. I am praying and listening to soft music. I am attempting to be at peace.
I didn't update you from the final CT results, and I apologize. I needed some time to process them, especially since I had an initial "all clear" on the day of my CT.
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Today is my last day as a ‘normal’ cancer patient. I know that each cancer journey is unique. Mine started when I was diagnosed with kidney cancer at age 42. That in itself, is unique, as the average age of kidney cancer diagnosis is 64. Additionally, kidney cancer only accounts for about 4.5% of the “common” new cancer diagnoses. Where is this luck when I buy lottery tickets?!?
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