LIVING WITH LYMPHOMA

My doctor gave me a dose of reality at my October 30th checkup. I have spent the last week and a half digesting and coming to terms with what he explained to me. Basically I may never have that "perfect scan" I have been praying for, but what they are trying to do is manage my lymphoma. There is no cure as of yet for non-hodgkins lymphoma, but I may be able to live well with it if we keep it under control and we are able to manage it well. It doesn't change what I am doing, I still see my natural doctor to try and manage the side affects of the chemo drug. I see my nutritionist and am on a wellness plan. I take specific supplements that will not interact with the chemo drug but will support my immune system and help me with side affects from the drugs. I eat a strict diet and have eliminated all gluten, dairy and sugar which has helped my stomach tremendously, and I buy as much organic produce and clean meats as I can. I am trying to get as much nutrition as possible out of every bite I take. My liver is already struggling to keep up with clearing out the toxins from the chemo drug so I am trying to do whatever I can to baby my liver and I am trying to detoxify as much as I can. I haven't been able as of yet to add too much regular exercise to my wellness plan, but I do try to get out and about a little more and I am going to add a regular exercise program hopefully soon. Trying to work two part days wasn't working out very well and my doctor decided to back me off of work for a awhile longer until I get a little bit stronger. I am going to try to work again, probably after the first of the year. I am very thankful for my family and friends and all the love, support and prayers. I could not get up every day if I didn't have so many awesome people in my life who have been patient with me and helped me so much. God Bless. Love you all. Vicki