Hi @jc76,

Thank you for sharing your story. With all the groups you've joined, you've really delved into patient advocacy! I agree with you that maintaining a positive attitude is the best thing we can do, and, like you, I try to share that feeling with others. I was also inspired by JFK's speech when I was a youngin' and have always tried to give back to my community.

I'm having some physical challenges myself and like the idea of water aerobics. Inspired by your story, I found a program nearby, and I'll sign up for an assessment later this morning. I can relate to missing former activity as I was a wilderness search and rescue canine handler. Now, I'm having trouble walking smoothly on level ground.

As a Systems Engineer supporting NASA, I also relate to being an introvert. Like you, my lung cancer patient advocacy has helped me talk about things I wouldn't otherwise.

All the best to you and your continued success at living with cancer, as more of us are all the time. In an interview I saw yesterday, a doctor said the research community is working to make living with cancer as standard and as comfortable as living with high blood pressure or diabetes.