Thank you for posting this very helpful article. I finished treatments for an aggressive blood cancer (secondary CNS lymphoma - DLBCL) in 2024 with remission shown on the mid-treatment scans. I successfully completed chemotherapy. However I was unable to proceed with an autologous bone marrow transplant that was scheduled as part of my treatment due to insufficient stem cell collection. The transplant was recommended at the time due to the high rate of recurrence associated with this lymphoma.

Given the many months of remission that have now been achieved since finishing chemotherapy while waiting for bone marrow recovery, my Mayo oncologist has now advised no further treatment. While I am so grateful to my doctor for his treatment this great result, I find myself thinking about the “what if’s” moving forward. I do feel gratitude every day for my recovery but struggle to find the ease and joy in life that I had before this illness. I am working on it and being a member of this community helps my efforts.

@isadora2021 - Your previous post sharing your questions about getting puppies with the uncertainty of your cancer was so inspiring to read. And it generated so many other member statements sharing their choice of embracing life with health challenges. You are a great example of choosing to live fully with the uncertainties of cancer. Hope your furry friends are bringing you joy each day!

Best wishes to all for the coming year.