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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Gruns" data-source="post: 2239634" data-attributes="member: 10312">For what it's worth...I'm a strong believer in the power of the human mind. You, being a nurse, have surely seen the effects of this. Now don't get me wrong: I'm not saying to completely forgo medical attention and what it has to offer. Just saying that once you give up hope, the downward spiral begins. Remember: Just because you weren't 100% aware of this condition until the recent test results were revealed, you've had this condition for xx years so far, but it wasn't your primary focus. Ignorance is bliss and all that. Acknowledge it(whatever it is), but don't dwell on it.I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease at the age of 18. Now I had heard the term before, but had no idea that it was cancer. (Back in the old days, we didn't have the internet to look this stuff up!) Luckily, I was too young and naive to understand my own mortality, and thus, was invincible in my mind. After a year or so of radiation and assorted drugs, I was given a clean bill of health. I often wonder what would have happened had I known that I had cancer. The term brings with it a sense of dread and hopelessness, and would have most definately affected my attitude, and thus my recovery.Anyway, all I'm saying is don't underestimate the power of positive thinking. Conversely, don't underestimate the effect of negative thoughts as well. I firmly believe one can beat just about anything, so long as the desire is there. The hard part is keeping the desire strong when the chips are down. By their nature, athletes are very competitive. They don't like to lose. I look there for inspiration. Now I don't expect you to go out and win 5 Tour de Frances or anything, but there's something to be said about a "can do" attitude...Later!Gruns</blockquote>

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