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@gigi05

Thanks @nohrt4me. I'm one of those people to whom diet and exercise is important, and has been part of my lifestyle forever. So, even though cognitively I totally get it, it's not my fault, or, I could not have done anything to have prevented it, it's SO helpful to hear you say that "it's SO helpful for cancer patients to hear that the cancer is not their fault! Haha, and yes, I'm just one of these 'responsible ' people, and somehow have this idea that I 'should' have done better, like maybe there were a few glasses of wine too much. Add to his that I did not even have an aspirin in the house at time of diagnosis, have been lucky enough to not have needed long term meds, and literally never have an ache or pain or sniffle, the whole thing felt like a blow to the head.

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I come from a family of smart and empathetic people who were burdened with addiction and mental illness. I learned from their mistakes and tried to arrange my life somewhat differently.

I hope that the "good choices" contributes to improved attitude and general enjoyment of life, enhanced stamina, and maybe even better response to meds and longer life down the road.

Being in good shape always puts you ahead of the game!