I usually got the infections first, so my oncologist loaded me up with antibiotics and off I went. She knows that not going would cause such a depression that I would be worse.
PUBLISHED June 15, 2018
Jane has earned three advanced degrees and had several fulfilling careers as a librarian, rehabilitation counselor and college teacher. Presently she does freelance writing. Her articles include the subjects of hearing loss and deafness, service dogs and struggling with cancer. She has been a cancer survivor since 2010.
She has myelodysplastic syndrome, which is rare, and would love to communicate with others who have MDS.
I was at lunch with several friends, including one who had gone on a cruise with me. Two of the others asked me, “Why, with cancer, would you go on cruises where there are so many germs.”She has myelodysplastic syndrome, which is rare, and would love to communicate with others who have MDS.
My friend, Ruth, answered, “Because she can take a nap when she gets tired.”
I looked at the people who had asked a very logical question. I explained that Ruth was correct. I also stated that I had a close friend who had been diagnosed with the chronic disease of multiple sclerosis. She had actually found out she had this illness after a severe upper respiratory attack, although she most likely had the disease for many years and this exacerbated it. She and her husband decided to only go out during the week when the stores were not as busy, and not to mingle with others since the fear of getting sick was existent.
I told these people who were concerned about me that I have made this decision on purpose. I can stay home, try not to go out, be afraid of getting an infection and possibly live longer. I would also be miserable.
Alternatively, I can go on cruises, take a chance and live my life joyfully. (Read More...)
I looked at the people who had asked a very logical question. I explained that Ruth was correct. I also stated that I had a close friend who had been diagnosed with the chronic disease of multiple sclerosis. She had actually found out she had this illness after a severe upper respiratory attack, although she most likely had the disease for many years and this exacerbated it. She and her husband decided to only go out during the week when the stores were not as busy, and not to mingle with others since the fear of getting sick was existent.
I told these people who were concerned about me that I have made this decision on purpose. I can stay home, try not to go out, be afraid of getting an infection and possibly live longer. I would also be miserable.
Alternatively, I can go on cruises, take a chance and live my life joyfully. (Read More...)
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