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Cancer: My Non-HIV Bogeyman

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Oriol R. Gutierrez Jr.

Thanks for sharing. I wholeheartedly agree that having a sense of humor is crucial to getting through the most difficult of circumstances. Good luck to us all!

March 26, 2009

Mico

Always look at the good side of things. A couple of decades ago, the colonoscopy procedure was not being done. Now it's being performed on the regular for those over 50, etc., so this is a good thing. Yes, for some, the procedure is not pleasant, but it sure can and has saved lives! So, I would suggest looking at the good side of things. You have a much higher chance of surviving then past family members. My grandfather lived for 22 years with lung problems. He was supposed to live for only 5 years and lived for 22 years. I lived with the feeling that he would die the next day and after he died, I realized how I thought the next day he would be dead. I was so wrong. My point, you don't know if you will get something. So today, you continue watching it and do whatever preventive things you can do in order to hopefully not have to deal with cancer and diabetes. Such as more fiber in more natural state, steel cut oats (double duty effect, it helps regulate insulin levels and keeps the colon working), fresh or frozen fruit, cutting out sugars, etc. Plus, PLEASE, be sure to laugh at yourself! So you have to go in for the occasional probe, take a laughing look at it. It's probably the only time you have an instrument that high up and you can't even enjoy it! (just don't eat corn the day before!) As for sugar, well, that'll have to be in the form of two legs, a beating heart and lots of passionate love making! Life is wonderful!!!! Even rainy days and Mondays. You are alive, Auntie Mame!!!

March 26, 2009

pablitomon

Pete. Its quite interesting to read the ironic "punch" you use in your article. Nice and spicy. I do agree with you regarding the horrors of a colonoscopy. I have had two in the last 5 years. All its OK no problems so far. I was diagnosed HIV in 2001 I was alone, no family or "partner". That was a shocker. in 2005 I was diagnosed with throat cancer. THAT was the most frightening experience of my life ever, once more, alone and no partner. After Chemo and Radiation, I'm still here. trying to decipher what's the hidden meaning of it all. Something in me guides me to fear and the other "something" urges me to fight. To not be afraid, to stand up and fight with all I've got, be it little or much. As for Pete, my heart is with you man, one may never understand the reasons for these things. Or call it craziness but all my life I've had to always come up winning. regardless of my loses. I must find what's good in it. I've learned that the only person you are really responsible for is your self and never, never accept disappointment. You will fight relentlessly and do what ever needs to be done as you see fit. Real men are not measured from head to toe, but from head to heaven. Cheers!

March 25, 2009

Pete

I am a 19 year HIV+ surviver and diabetes paid me permanent visit about 9 years ago. Then last year came the Big, Bad Bogyman...lung cancer which is in it's final stage so I am not going to survive this one. But while I am alive I am going to take good care of myself and try to enjoy every day that I have left. As for the colonoscopy......the saddest part is that the doctor doesn't even kiss you or tell you he loves during and after. LOL!!!!!!! But seriously...........it's a real pain in the rear.

March 25, 2009

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