It's the Cure that Gets You

It struck me today as I was resting and feeling fairly awful that I'm most likely cancer free.

Of course I don't know that for sure, so I'm tempering the thought, but I have completed the recommended treatment, which in 90% of cases of good risk pure Seminoma tumor like my own does defeat the cancer.

I'm reminded that on day zero of treatment back in the beginning of April and of course the time when I had a fast growing six centimeter tumor on my lymph node I was feeling physically excellent. Now 70 days later I feel awful, have had nearly no physical activity and spend that time eating mostly only what tasted good whenever. I am probably in the worst physical shape of my life in terms of fitness yet, unlike before, I will live.

I've taken some periodic pictures of myself during the course of my treatment which I haven't looked at all together, because I know I'll probably be shocked. Perhaps I'll post them. In any case I'm looking forward to reversing the process, getting active again and eventually back in the gym, regrowing some hair, etc. Here's hope that it's not a false start before another round of treatment. I have some time before I'll be able to do all that I want to anyway.

In the meantime, my daughter had a beautiful day today; her first dance recital, which went perfectly. Renee has posted some pictures on FaceBook and elsewhere. It was such a treat to see our daughter be so happy.