A yearly thought - 8 years ago today I opened a report on a scan that I had the day before. At the end of the report was a note with a recommendation for a further scan.
"Focal abnormal 1.2 cm enhancing focus involving the right pubic bone which also demonstrates diminished enhancement a neoplastic lesion cannot be excluded. Correlation with a CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis and bone scan is recommended."
I felt fine. There was nothing wrong with me. U I had no symptoms whatsoever of any problem. It was clearly an example of people being overcautious.
There was a mention of a possible stone. Two hours later I had incredible pain in my abdomen that continued on. The EMT in me figured it was psychosomatic, and I just thought I had pain. Two weeks later a scan made it clear - #cancer.
I am not sure of when I should officially count the start of the cancer diagnosis. Was slow and creeping. I always figure my first surgery left no doubt, but this day is the start of the #cancer start countdown.
Since then so much has happened, from becoming a photographer for a professional #baseball team to starting #triathlontraining and completing many #triahtlons, including an Ironman 70.3. It is not what I planned, but I will continue to try make lemonade from lemons.
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