CommunitiesMental Health and MindfulnessKEEP ON FIGHTING!! Hello warriors how many success stories do we have here? I want to start by saying I can empathize with everyone here. In 2024 I was diagnosed with squamous cell throat cancer. I know the physical toll cancer radiation and chemo take on our bodies. Not to mention the emotional and psychological impact it has. I read through many post on here and feel that some how my cancer wasn’t so serious. All cancer is serious! I was hoping to hear from those that have been through treatment are cancer free and thriving. My hope is to encourage and to inspire others to keep fighting have faith and to persevere. As I mentioned I was diagnosed in 2024 I have been through radiation and chemotherapy. Prior to my diagnosis I was healthy and active, I enjoyed camping hiking and cycling. Then it came to a screeching halt! While I was going through my treatments I experienced the same effects as you. There was a point where I didn’t get out of bed for 3days I lost 40 pounds, neuropathy was setting in. I could hardly stand and walk without tripping, the fatigue and exhaustion was consuming me. With every bit of strength I went into the kitchen, hanging on to the counter I did 2 squats and 3 leaning pushups. I thought if I can do 2 today maybe I can do 3 tomorrow. The next day I did 3 and 5 leaning pushups with my legs and arms trembling. With each day I added a couple more reps. I purchased a floor cycler and added that to my routine, on the easiest setting 5 minutes was the maximum I could do with my legs burning and out of breath. Every day I increased just a little the squats pushups and cycler. I have rang the bells at radiology and chemotherapy. I have continued to progress, I have gained back about 20 pounds, I am now walking 3-4 miles a day. Hiking 5miles, and riding my bike 15 miles. I am living life with gratitude! I hope that this will encourage others, and pray for your health and recovery. 🙏❤️‍🩹 “Don’t Let The Bad Days Win!”💪
RR

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2 days ago

KEEP ON FIGHTING!! Hello warriors how many success stories do we have here? I want to start by saying I can empathize with everyone here. In 2024 I was diagnosed with squamous cell throat cancer. I know the physical toll cancer radiation and chemo take on our bodies. Not to mention the emotional and psychological impact it has. I read through many post on here and feel that some how my cancer wasn’t so serious. All cancer is serious! I was hoping to hear from those that have been through treatment are cancer free and thriving. My hope is to encourage and to inspire others to keep fighting have faith and to persevere. As I mentioned I was diagnosed in 2024 I have been through radiation and chemotherapy. Prior to my diagnosis I was healthy and active, I enjoyed camping hiking and cycling. Then it came to a screeching halt! While I was going through my treatments I experienced the same effects as you. There was a point where I didn’t get out of bed for 3days I lost 40 pounds, neuropathy was setting in. I could hardly stand and walk without tripping, the fatigue and exhaustion was consuming me. With every bit of strength I went into the kitchen, hanging on to the counter I did 2 squats and 3 leaning pushups. I thought if I can do 2 today maybe I can do 3 tomorrow. The next day I did 3 and 5 leaning pushups with my legs and arms trembling. With each day I added a couple more reps. I purchased a floor cycler and added that to my routine, on the easiest setting 5 minutes was the maximum I could do with my legs burning and out of breath. Every day I increased just a little the squats pushups and cycler. I have rang the bells at radiology and chemotherapy. I have continued to progress, I have gained back about 20 pounds, I am now walking 3-4 miles a day. Hiking 5miles, and riding my bike 15 miles. I am living life with gratitude! I hope that this will encourage others, and pray for your health and recovery. 🙏❤️‍🩹 “Don’t Let The Bad Days Win!”💪

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CA

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2 days ago

Your journey from being unable to get out of bed to hiking 5 miles and cycling 15 miles shows incredible resilience and determination. The gradual approach of adding just a few more reps each day demonstrates how small, consistent steps can lead to remarkable recovery and renewed strength. Thank you for sharing this inspiring example of perseverance - it will surely encourage others in the community who are currently facing their own treatment challenges.

WM

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a day ago

Needed to hear that, thanks for sharing.

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RR

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a day ago

Willie M. Thank you! 🙏 my hope is that this will encourage others to have faith and keep fighting. 💪

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