Remission, success and living

"Remission means there is no evidence of disease . . that's all . . there is no way of knowing if I am in complete remission or if the cancer will relapse. I will have PET/CT scans to monitor for relapse every two months for at least the next short while and then they will spread out in time until 5 years. To the best of my knowledge, I believe the standard for remission is 5 years. The longer I remain in remission the better chance I have that the cancer will not recur. If after 5 years I am still in remission there is a good chance the cancer may be gone......... however, there is no guarantee as cancer can remain dormant in the body for an undetermined amount of time and then reappear. I will need to stay vigilant about my health for a long time.........but at least, right now, things look promising and that is all that is important to know. I'm celebrating."
Adapted by me.

"Everyone is born with a limited amount of time. Every moment we live - whether we're working, playing, complaining, or being thankful - is time that we've spent. Nothing is more valuable than the time we have left. When we're pursuing our passion, it isn't just getting to the goal, because the journey is as rewarding as the end result. At the end of our lives we can say 'I've loved my life' - the ultimate definition of success."
Cynthia Kersey.

"Every person will die. But few people will really live."
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Carpe Diem.