#1 – Positive Party
10th Jan 2019 – Today was the day I found out I had cancer.
Over the next week I had multiple blood tests, an abdominal ultrasound, X-ray, PET scan, Colonoscopy and Liver Biopsy. All of these procedures confirmed that I had bowel cancer and it had spread to my liver. It is classified as Stage 4 Bowel Cancer.
Apparently, I like to be placed in the less than 1% category. Meaning, it’s extremely rare to have a tiny 12mm tumor in your bowel spread so aggressively to your liver. The oncologists couldn’t believe that I hadn’t shown any symptoms of bowel cancer and were surprised that it was happening to such a healthy, fit, young person. I don’t think the average age of a bowel cancer patient is anywhere under 50 years old.
I’ve had a couple of weeks to let all of this sink in and that’s where the ‘POSITIVE PARTY’ comes into play. The positive party is a simple little thing that can help lift my spirits if I’m not feeling that great. Anyone can do it and it usually consists of sticking your thumbs up in the air and dancing around! I’ll also accept positive quotes and affirmations as part of the positive party! So let’s focus on the positives and F**K cancer!
Comments
Glad you’re doing this Keely its awesome, should of went with the gossip girl posts though, or is there a way to do it in the style of Charmed?. Anyways you guys are the best and we love you.
Let us know when you want us down there. Looking forward to hanging out again
XOXO
Sammio
Wow, puts this all into perspective for me & understanding ot it all.
You’re an amazing young lady & so well loved at this end. Wish I had a magic wand but apparently they dont exist. ……so lets kick butt together & get you through this!!
Big shoutout to Anthony, you’re certainly not forgot in all of this ❤❤❤❤
Keely firstly thank you for sharing your journey with us. This blog really helps us understand what you’re going through and where your at. To me you have always, and will always be, the epitome of health and beauty. You are a strong women who can kick this cancer in the butt. I believe in you gorgeous girl. Here’s some positive affirmations for you that I thought you might like. Just remember you have always believed in health and lived healthy. Your body knows how to be strong and healthy don’t let your mind think otherwise. You’ve got this 😘 http://www.thelostlemurian.com/2015/10/10-affirmations-that-got-me-through-cancer-treatment/