ColtonBoreen

This is actually the same cancer I had when I was 4 years old, except in my left hip bone, I'm one of the only people in the world to have that operation. I'm in Canada, as well. It's really rare to see someone on here with a Ewing's Cell Sarcoma. What do you feel the biggest struggle has been after? I had some serious rehabilitation to do, but I've recovered quite well and am actually into bodybuilding now. Congratulations on being 5 years cancer free! All the best!

Proof: Here, here, and (warning, surgery) here.

I currently have the option of remaining on opiods, or losing my entire leg due to pain. I can confidently say people don't understand these drugs, as they are so vilified and perceived as evil. People also see it as weakness having to rely on them. I need them to have a quasi-sustainable life. I can do well in university because I'm not in too much pain to concentrate, I can have sex with my girlfriend, I can walk around the grocery store, albeit rather slowly. These drugs give me a chance at happiness. Without them, I wouldn't be able to get out of bed most of the time. I am extremely conscious of my dosages, and any time I start to feel my tolerance increasing too much, I lower my dosages drastically and let them reset a bit. It sucks at the time, but I would rather be in pain for a day or two and have it be managable the rest of the time, than lose this treatment altogether.

The problems arise when people try to cure pain, and not manage it. It's a statement of the person, not the drug. You have to have a total lack of self-control, and self-destructive tendencies to die because of opiates. The real problem here is mental health, not drugs like OxyContin. The side-effects are almost negligible, one of the only downsides is how easy it is for the vulnerable to misuse them. But that's a statement of psychology, not OxyContin. Hell, people drink themself to death all the time and nobody blames alcohol. And you cannot die from opiate withdrawal, but you can certainly die from alcohol withdrawal.

Cancer survivors are some of the most dedicated people I've ever met. If they set their mind to something, it's going to take A LOT to stop them.

It is me!

Much love, it means a lot. It's all about taking it one step at a time.

Cheers!

I have some more drastic pictures, but some people don't do well with that stuff. It was more just for consideration.