How To Beat Life's Adversities

In May, 2024, after battling with bladder cancer for three years, having multiple surgeries, chemo, Keytruda and other treatments and therapies, I was going to try BCG as a treatment.

 

It was a long-term solution to a longer-term problem which was ruling my life and my prognosis. And unlike when I was first diagnosed, BCG seemed to become more readily available, since Covid was no longer holding up supply chains.

For well over a year, even with all the difficulties to get the treatment, I braved through it. Of course, I maintained a positive outlook.

So, last month after a year of treatment, I had a biopsy done and hoped the result would be favorable. Instead, the opposite result was reported.

I still had bladder cancer. Four years of my life, dominating my being.

Now, we are back to square one to treat it. Only, this time, it will be with a more aggressive treatment of chemotherapy.

And I still remain positive and hopeful that this time, success to finally eradicate it will be the result. After all, becoming negative at this stage of treatment for a successful outcome will surely guarantee failure.

So I remain positive. And hopeful.

I share this with you to encourage you to remain positive in the face of adversity. As long as you are looking DOWN at the daisies, there is always hope that it will be better tomorrow.

And find your humor. It helps big time when you are feeling down. 

I have, since 2010, faced several battles medically, some simultaneously, and have kept a positive outlook. And I am still here.

I have lost a kidney, had colon cancer, lost my spleen, had diabetes three separate times, lost my gall bladder, had back surgery, developed hypothyroidism, had a small stroke and finally, have continually fought the freaking bladder cancer.

One doctor said I was a walking medical miracle, albeit much slower than even two years ago. But I persevere. I have still much to do and much more to live for.

So, it can be done, with a strong support system, good doctors and the right attitude. And the want to beat it.

I write and read every day to keep my mind active. And that certainly keeps the positivity flowing.

To sum up, laugh, love life, and stay positive My Friends, as I do.