(a cancer perspective!)
On June 29 I will be diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer for 6 years! I don’t take my life for granted so I am so thankful to the God for giving me the strength to fight this battle! So I truly try to live as “normal”(whatever that means!) as possible. This is why I ride my bike everywhere I go in NYC! From my hospital appointments to Washington Square Park, I’m on my bike! Most days I put in 20 miles and more! I never particularly have a set plan when I leave my house. I just ride! The freedom I feel while riding brings me peace and joy! But not everything is always hunky dory peachy creamy when dealing with cancer! There are good days and bad days! And no one likes to talk about the bad days! My bad days of late have mostly been about nausea and appetite! No vomiting, just bouts of extreme nausea! So this nausea is affecting my appetite! My oncologist has prescribed some pills but they only work temporarily. So when I feel really bad, I just jump on my bike and I ride! Not only do I feel better but it’s also helping me with my appetite! To survive and live with cancer is something daunting! Anyone diagnosed with cancer is a true warrior! Each waking moment we face another day of battle! We have to be strong and keep believing that the Almighty has already healed us! Bike riding will help also! Keep active! Peace and blessings!