RAY A Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 Today Im wearing my shirt that my nephew got for me for the ACS relay for life. I coulndt make it there because I had one of my Chemo treatments that day. But I was Able to raise $1200.00 for it. On the back of the shirt it says SURVIVOR. My nephew said to me "thats you uncle Ray" I replied, "I think it should say SURVIVING because a SURVIVOR is some one who beat this CR@P. Right now I feel Im just SURVIVING. I Pray every day that I can Call myself a SURVIVOR one day. RAY A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bobp Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 Ray, Any of us that is still alive and fighting is a survivor. Hang in there the chemo is rough sometimes, but it will work if you give it a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 ray, chemo makes you feel worse as time goes on. then one day its not so bad and then later its better , then its good again. chemo is cumulative. its designed to keep killing at the same strength even though there are fewer and fewer cancer cells to kill. It doesn't know that. its just designed to kill. unfortunately the good cells are getting the brunt now cause thats all thats left. so i guess you could take it as a positive sign. well maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 Ray baby------survivor, surviving----either way WE are still here and plan on being a good long time. Wear that shirt with pride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 Ray, I have a very good friend who founded a local organization of volunteers who were cancer survivors to support other cancer survivors. Her definition of "survivor" was anyone who lived through hearing the diagnosis of cancer. I like that! I know that one doesn't necessarily feel like a survivor unless there has been a period of tranquility from the disease, but, in essence, we all are survivors. I would stake us up against any other group as far as survivor qualities go. Hang in there! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 Ray, Prayers for you as a SURVIVOR my friend. Blessings to you, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 Hang in there Ray, you will beat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 Ray, Survivor or surviving, that $1200 was great. for you to do that while you are still taking chemo is great. I wish i was doing something good right now? God Bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debaroo Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 Ray, you ARE a survivor, I liked Dons post-what his friend said about the definition of survivor. You know, my dad is having a rough time right now, and is in the hospital to have his lung drained of fluid. He said to me that he hopes this works, because he has not been able to do anything-brushing his teeth was a struggle-no energy, his breathing was so labored, and he said to me that right now he feels like he is just 'existing' not living. My point is, that the chemo will have its side effects, but you will get through it. There will be good days and bad days-but you ARE LIVING with and SURIVING WITH lung cancer. That, my friend, is the important thing. As far as my dad is concerned, until his last breath, he will be surviving lung cancer...thats my story and I'm sticking with it. I look forward to reading your posts, Ray, and will continue to do so. I may not post a reply all the time, but I DEFINATLY read them all, and you are ALWAYS in my thoughts and prayers. Take care, my friend...and wear that shirt and be proud!! Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estelleanna Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 Ray You are a survivor!! Until your last breath! Chemo has it affects not very good ones either! But after you completed all the chemo treatment the side affects do go away & you do feel better!! I know It has been five weeeks since I have finished taxol & Carbo & I feel Great Got all my Strenght back & all Hang in there Ray eat & drink alot!!!! (((((hugs))))) Estelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted July 4, 2003 Share Posted July 4, 2003 Ray A.- I'm bettin' my money on you, friend! Lord knows you have a right to feel crummy, but I have faith that you will overcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophia88 Posted July 4, 2003 Share Posted July 4, 2003 YOU are SURVIVING it that is all that matters. Hang on that chemo can be one heck of a ride....but it does do the job.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsha Posted July 4, 2003 Share Posted July 4, 2003 Hi Ray, I've never talked to you, but I have seen your posts. It is bad enough when they tell you have cancer, but when it comes back, it is really a jolt. I was also dx12/01 with Stage11 Adenocarcinoma, nsclc, right lung removed in 1/02. , no treatment to follow. April, 02 spread to lymph nodes restaged to 1V. The good news is that I got the same treatment your getting. Starting 5/02 ending 8/28/02. I have been in remission since. Feel good and glad of it. I too have a positive attitude because there are always new treatments and medicines being developed. Good Luck to you and God Bless you, Marsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted July 4, 2003 Share Posted July 4, 2003 Hey Ray, my friend. There's no two ways about it - you are a surviving survivor. Hang in there! David P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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