LEUKEMIA: Fighting Leukemia CML WARRIORS

LEUKEMIA: Fighting Leukemia CML WARRIORS

Fighting Leukemia CML WARRIORS

 Fighting Leukemia CML WARRIORS


Hi all you CML WARRIORS out there.  I am a CML WARRIOR and have been in a fight for my life for over 7 years now.  Thanks to a wonderful Doctor, Dr. Balducci, and a fantastic hospital, Moffitt Cancer Center, I am doing good on Sprycel.  I have been on Sprycel for about 15 months now and so far so good.  Leukemia is a terrible disease but God is helping me all the way.  Faith, Love and Pills, that is my motto.
If you need any help just give me a buzz.
If you would like to read all about my fight against leukemia download my book at either Amazon Kindle Store or Barnes and Noble.  I don't get any money for this book, I just wanted to share my story. Thanks
Blessings to all
Lizzie

Leukemia The Stress and Fear of Fighting Cancer

The Stress and Fear of Fighting Cancer

If you or someone you love is fighting cancer every day like me, there are some tools a cancer survivor and fighter can use.  I have been fighting cancer for over 7 years now, and this fight has taught me a lot of things that I never knew.

Here is a list of some of the things I have learned as I have walked down the journey of fighting cancer.  I hope they will help someone to fight on as I am doing and survive this horrendous disease:

1. Don't live in the past and don't worry about the future.  Live each day in day-by-day routine and fight on for just that day.

2. Get yourself family and friend support.  There is nothing more soothing that a loving word or kiss from a family member or friend.  Hugs and kisses from my children and grandchildren are the best medicine in the world.

3. Join and support a Cancer Support group.  Don't just join but be an active member in the group.  In groups such as these, you can learn what others are going through and share your pain and sorrows with members that are fighting cancer also.

4. Don't smoke and quit if you do and don't be around second hand smoke.  Smoking kills!!!! And so does second hand smoke.  If you smoke, join a support group that will help you quit today.  Don't wait.

5. Start a good nutrition program and learn how to eat healthy meals at all times.

6. If you are able, exercise daily.  Walking daily is one of the best exercises you can do for yourself.

7. Get plenty of rest so that your body and mind can heal.

8. Get at least 8 hours of sleep a night.

9. Take your medicines that the doctor has prescribe at all times.

10. Start a faith journal and write something uplifting in it each day.  I have written in mine daily and I have the excerpts of it in my book, Leukemia One Woman's Battle For Survival.  There is something so uplifting in sharing your battle with the Lord and having His help in doing so everyday.

11. Learn how to manage your stress and keep it under control at all times.

12.  Educate yourself on the type of cancer you are battling, and keep up with all the newest treatments.  I am on one of the new leukemia drugs, Sprycel, and before I took it I learned all about it.

13. Don't be negative toward people who are trying to help you.  Listen to them even though you might think they are wrong and remember, they are only trying to help.

14. Always get the tests done each year to check for cancer, so that you can catch cancer early and make it easier to heal.

15. Keep a sense of humor and learn to laugh again.  Watch funny TV shows and movies and laugh until your sides hurt.

16. Tell your story about your battle against the cancer that you have and listen to others as they tell theirs.

19. Did you whole world shatter when you were told you had cancer?  You are not alone.  Get the story out there.

20. Are you really scarred now that you found out you have cancer?  So am I, but turn that energy into positive thinking and fight to win the battle over cancer.

GOOD LUCK

Lizzie

Leukemia I am a CML WARRIOR

I am a CML WARRIOR.

I have leukemia which is a cancer of the blood.  I have been in a constant battle for my life for 7 years.  I get so tired of fighting leukemia, but I know my God and Jesus will see me through all my trials and tribulations here on earth.

I am trying to live as near a normal life as I can and I have lots of family support, but it gets really hard sometimes at night when my heart is pounding away and I don't know if I am going to make it through the night.  If you have leukemia, I know you know what I am talking about.

Get as much education on leukemia as you can, and support all the blood cancer societies at all times with your money and your time.
CML Warrior since 2004 Lizzie