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Cancer "survivor": How do you feel about this term?
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tdenuszek
I personally do not use the word survivor. I have been clear of bladder cancer for over a year now. I was terminally ill with stage 4 bladder cancer in the summer of 2019, My Oncologist switched me from chemo to immunotherapy in July 2019. I had a complete 180 in my cancer and after my operation in Dec 2019 my bladder, prostrate and lymphnodes and continued on my immunotherapy for another year. I was then pronounced clear of cancer in October 2020. I still have CT's done biyearly and so far am clear. The only thing I feel is a stigma is my ostomy bag and my extreme ED from them cutting my lymphnodes out and severed my nerves. This is the only discouragement I have, not having intimacy with my wife anymore. I am very grateful to be alive and able to enjoy my families and friends company. would like to know how others have handled their intimacy after an extreme case. Thanks, Terry
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Lee__R
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Hello Carenity members,
In thinking about cancer and reading about recent health articles, it dawned on me that it seems that "survivor" is a term used for those recovering/defeating cancer... cancer survivor. For example, people who have survived a heart attack are not deemed heart attack survivors or people who overcome diabetes or any other ailment, HIV, etc., are not termed "survivor".
I feel survivor is a very powerful word and, has a deep meaning of someone who is strong and overcome the toughest obstacle... a word that rightfully describes those who recover/defeat cancer. However, I am interested in hearing your opinions on the use of the word in relation to cancer.
Do you use it as a word to describe yourself?
Do you think there is a stigma attached to one saying they were diagnosed with cancer?
Where do you think use of the word came from?
I look forward to your opinions and views.