I had a post-operative follow-up with my gyn oncologist last week at Mayo Clinic. She did a pelvic exam and reported that following the radical hysterectomy I had on August 5 that I am healing just fine. She gave me the Cancer Survivor packet and we talked about what symptoms to look for over the next while and how I will be followed (my next appointment with her team will be in 6 months). That's it, now. I'm a Cancer Survivor. What does that mean to me? A new life, a process, not an end point?

On the same day I saw my doctor, I had a nutrition consult with a dietician. I'm a Cancer Survivor. Nutrition is part of the process. I've been trying to change my eating habits and food choices for many years with limited success. The cancer diagnosis has changed my values and beliefs about my food choices and as a result my motivation has changed.

I'm thankful for all the support I get here. Your stories about your lives has been an inspiration to me.