tk1154

For me its the everyday things. For example: there was a time where I was so weak I couldn't walk up stairs (or even to them) and if I attempted them I would get sick. When I finally started getting my strength back I would keep attemptimg to do the stairs and when I finally did, I felt as if I was on top of the world. Another would definitely be my family. I didn't realize how important family is until I went through that.

I am most excited about getting back to a normal life. After pretty much laying in a bed for 10 months you realize how amazing the little things we take for granted are. I am also excited to help and volunteer for services like "Be the match" and help people who are not as lucky as I am to have a family donor. I never completely gave up hope but there were times where I was close (like when my doctor told me there was nothing left they could do) but thankfully I had an amazing support system of friends and family who helped me along the way. I am very thankful for them.

To do something that will help other people (no matter how small) I feel like I was given a second chance so I would like to pay it forward somehow. Being a rock star would be cool too but I think I'll keep that one on the side for now lol

In my case it would be hard to mess up on because there are certain tests like a bone marrow biopsy (which are done at all hospitals) that are very accurate in detecting cancer. In my case I will get them once every 3 months for the next year or so to make sure the cancer hasn't returned. But I am with two doctors (each from different cancer centers) who are both keeping an eye on me to make sure everything keeps going well.

There were times where I would sit there and think "this could be it". I tried not to think those thoughts though because one of the things that got me through this was keeping a positive attitude and thinking "okay, today may have sucked but tomorrow won't" and just being in the mind set that things are gonna get better because in my mind, there was no other option.