I have what? Diagnosed with rectal cancer one week after my 29th birthday. I was diagnosed with Rectal cancer 1 week after my 29th birthday. And so the story goes. I had chemo and radiation followed by a surgery and then followed by more chemo. My final treatment will be April 14! I was very fortunate! There was no spread to any lymphnodes or anywhere else. I found the radiation to be very fascinating, even taking along one of my friends for a "day in the life of ...". I had heard that Halifax had a great cancer centre but had no idea just how great. The staff were wonderful and my oncologists, Doctors Cwajna and Virik, were out of this world. With their busy schedules, they always made me feel as though I was their only patient. You can't get any better than the best and that was what I had. I did not have one bad experience at the NSCC. Everyone was lovely - staff and volunteers who work there. The hardest part for me was to tell people. At first they didn't believe me - which is strange because who in their right mind jokes about cancer? Then they cried and got scared. From day one I just had a gut feeling that everything was going to be OK. Although I did lose it on my first visit - walking through the Cancer Centre's doors in the Dickson was a bit overwhelming. I didn't think anyone should have to be there but let alone a 29 year old! I was mad that I wasn't still swimming in my friend's pool. Once I shed those tears though I was able to move on and realize how lucky we are to have such a top notch facility. I have forever known the importance of laughter and thank God I have a good sense of humour because that was my saving grace. It is so important to help this cause. With continuing developments and improvements to medicine and technology we can strive to make everyone as lucky as me!!! |
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