Hi everyone,
I wanted to share an important milestone with you. I have been clear 10 years!! I was diagnosed with Non Hodgkins Lymphoma in 1998. After 9 months of chemo and 2 rounds of abdominal surgery things looked “good”. But as you know, you don’t get a Noddy badge or a gold star to say you’ve passed and no one says to you “now go home and celebrate!!”. So check ups every month gradually became check ups once a year and before you know it, 10 years have passed without incident..
Its great to have experienced cancer as it changed me for the better. Its also great to be alive! So to celebrate ( and to try and lose a little weight!), I decided to run the New York marathon. See attached pic..
To all of those out there who are struggling with chemo, remember to stay positive. Talk to people who have been through what you’re going through and believe in your doctors and the process you’re going through.
Kind regards
Carl
March 30th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Carl, this is such an fantastic thing you did buddy. Thanks for sharing this with the world, you are a huge inspiration to the rest of us.
June 29th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Carl I know this is late but was hoping to catch up at Buddy meet – Congrats we are VERY proud of you and you continue to be an inspiration to us all. Thank you for all your hard work behind the scenes, it is greatly appreciated! Luvya
June 29th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Thanks Christine! It was a fantastic experience and a real celebration of life. PLWC continues to make progress and now that Eldre is on our team full time, I really am excited about our future. We are really making great progress. Hope to see you at Survivors Day!! X x
September 28th, 2009 at 10:04 am
Youre a legend my man. Keep on keeping on.