As a senior citizen retirement, good health is always assumed. In children, apart from the normal diseases that accompany growth, my health is quite good in general. Until the third decade there was no surgery, no significant decreases. In my early 30s I had my first of three corneal transplants. Beyond that no other major health problems came along, other than a couple of sinus surgeries.
The real surprise was when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer with a Gleason scale of 9. My PSA, controlled and semi-annual regular year, was fired from a low of 1.5 to a high suspicion beyond 4. A clinical knowledge, which was subject to a thorough annual review, did not choose to change this flag. It took my doctor to discover and act on information. A biopsy followed by a urologist, and the truth was out.
One of the urologists in the area of Scottsdale took over my case, a radical change and prostectomy followed a year and a half later, I am free of cancer. The quick action of my doctor, biopsy, and determination by the operating urologist trained the team that made me be like that. My urologist said, "have not addressed the situation as we did, who died in their early 70's with a horrible death." I am now 70.
* Cancer taught me not to monkey around with any suspected health indicators. Have regular checks for all sorts of possibilities of life and death, especially of colon, prostate and others that may be susceptible.
* Cancer has taught me that it is perfectly normal to feel vulnerable after surgery. A situation of life or death occurs from experiences such as cancer, stroke, heart problems, so give us a call any attention.
* Cancer has taught me that it's okay to ask for and rely on help, advice, support from others.
* Cancer taught me deeply special and is essential to have a spouse or significant other on which to build.
* Cancer taught me to be more loving, and being open to receive the affection and care of gifts from family and friends. One of the strongest Balms healing is love.
* Cancer taught me not be ashamed. I was, and remains slightly incontinent. My energy level is not what it was and still has not resumed. My sex life has undergone great changes. The good news, according to my wife, is that I'm alive.
* Cancer can be fought vigorously battle. Fortunately, I did not have to be subjected to chemotherapy or radiotherapy. For those who do, the battle is even more intense. Whatever a person seeks treatment, on the advice of health professionals, which is sticking out with rigor and self-finding ways to pump your endorphins with dynamic full range of influences are essential for vitality.
My example is not the only one I know in which friends and family have fought the good fight and prevailed. If you are a candidate or as a conscript in the battle, may his victory over cancer are in a hurry.