Do you have a bucket list?

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cancer sometimes can be beaten off. i've been there. im here.

Sorry to hear that.

From my experience, the projected life expectancy is really, REALLY inaccurate (if they've given you one).
Set a special date, way off into the future, and focus your whole attention on that.

Wow. Sounds like I could've written this.

One if the things I really want to do is visit Hawaii because I have Hawaiian ancestry but I've never been there.

They have given me three months but I'm determined to fight it for a lot longer than that, hopefully even a year if I'm strong enough.
A huge part of me is terrified but I'm not going to let fear rule my head. Being positive is what will get me through this, depression is basically admitting defeat. I'm a fighter and I don't want to lose this so I'll fight it with all the strength and willpower I've got. Astridlora. x

Think in terms of, the Dewey Decimal System

Things you want to learn
People you want to meet
Travel
Jobs

Whatever

That's more thorough




But me, I find it hard enough to do anything besides eating, sleeping, walking, bathroom, internet, play computer

look. i wont say "i know exactly what u feel right now". i dont. different ppl, different (tight spot) reactions, and then different cases. ur case is indeed well, on the lower end of prognosis. but chances are there. i saw blood cancer cases walking away with as much as post-treatment complications. chemo is nasty s**t to get thru, but there allways is chance. ya i got off lucky, in a manner, due to many specific variables. had to re-learn walking at the age of 19, but thats not worst thing that can happen ya. so i'd say, try to make the most out of ur time, but dont put a cross on it too fast, ok?

I hope there is a medical intervention or miracle that cancels out the terminal part at least. I will pray.
I feel not appropriate about saying my trivial things after what you are going through. but if you can travel, there are a few things I am guessing you might enjoy seeing, such as-
*the renovated seattle space needle with glass floors all around
*the Meow house of eternal return, in Santa Fe NM, which is an indescribable art story installation-
*The Audium, in San Francisco, a theatre of sound, several hundred channels of hifi surround sound [in the floor and ceilings and walls] and special lighting effects-
*Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa AZ- the world's largest Wurlitzer theatrical organ installation with all the toys, one of a kind place, pizza there is overpriced and mediocre but you're there for the sheer sound.
I sure would love to be able to travel to those places. my bucket list included seeing a total solar eclipse, checked that off last august, would love to see a full-blown aurora borealis, will have to schedule a coastal cruise to see it up north sometime.

Astridlora, I hope not to offend you, that you may take this bit of info in the spirit in which it is offered- cancer loves carbs, that is its main dietary staple, so it is at least in theory possible to slow down cancer's progression by starving it of carbs as much as possible. may the universe bless you.

sorry, but this is emm, sub-optimal. yes, cancer steals nutrients from blood. i had been fainting every day for some time before diagnosis, because a growing tumor would nick everything. leading to brain starvation and faints. but starving onceself further is not an option. it wont starve the tumor, it will starve everything else, see. cant do that. chemo, whatever, there are options even for cases where surgery is not possible. it can be beaten, there are chances if work is started fast enough. but a cancer patient should have a healthy non-starve-off diet, they need it more than other people. and its hard thing, at that, chemo messes with appetite and nutrient induction. but no starving.

there are two other major food groups other than carbs, and I should have been more specific, better to avoid REFINED carbs or anything with quick-metabolizing sugars in it. that includes wheat, flours made of grains, starches, pastas, white rice, potatoes, waffles/pancakes/cakes of any sort, biscuits and rolls. better to eat stuff which is slow-metabolizing such as:
Vegetables and Fruits-
Most vegetables are low GI foods, including artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, eggplant, all types of greens, okra, peppers, squash and zucchini. Among the starchy vegetables, peas, carrots, parsnips and yams are all slow digesting. Fruits tend to be higher in natural sugars than vegetables and so they are digested and absorbed more quickly by the body. Some, like grapefruit, have interactions with certain meds, so a cancer patient IMHO is best to limit fruit intake until the conclusion of treatment.
Beans and Legumes-
Beans and legumes make good choices when you’re looking for carbs that digest slowly, including baked beans, black-eyed peas, black beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, navy beans, lentils, soybeans and peanuts. The added advantage of these foods is that they are rich sources of plant protein if you are trying to reduce your intake of animal protein.
Nuts and Seeds and safe grains-
With their high fat, high protein and low carbohydrate content, nuts and seeds are slow to digest. For example, walnuts, almonds, pistachios, pine nuts, hazelnuts and cashews all are slow-metabolizing, as well as sesame, amaranth, squash, sunflower and sprouted seeds. Peanut butter is a slow-digesting carb, as are unsweetened pastes and butters made from low-GI nuts. Quinoa is also a nutritious and healthy item to include, one of the healthiest grains one can choose to eat. Whole wheat, OTOH, has a higher glycemic index [metabolizes faster] than even white bread so it should be avoided.
Dairy and Non-dairy Alternatives-
You may not think of dairy products as carbs, but these foods supply natural sugar in the form of lactose. Some slow-digesting dairy foods include skim and full-fat milk; cheeses such as Cheddar, mozzarella and cottage; and yogurt. Non-dairy alternatives like almond and soy milk are also slow-digesting, but rice milk is not.
a person need not starve while undergoing cancer treatment, and these foods can be continued after treatment. if a person lives in a pot-legal state, "Medibles" [not inhaled but instead eaten] can stimulate appetite. above all, AVOID SUGAR IN ALL ITS FORMS!

I don't know if this will make you feel better but my grandmother was diagnosed with lung cancer many years ago and she's still living a lot longer than doctors thought she would.

I'm sorry to hear you have cancer though. I really am.

I am really sorry to hear of your devastating news. My grandfather had cancer and he is still here to tell the tale eight years on, so I think you can remain fairly positive that you can still live for a lot longer yet. My gran had lung cancer in 2009 and in 2010 she was cancer free, there's always a good chance you will beat this. *hugs*

Faith.

I really hate that term "bucket list," with its association with death (and the history behind the term). It's so awful. That is why I call it a "life list," or simply "a things I wish to accomplish list." This includes both attainment of normal adult goals and more fun things, like going to a tennis tournament. I don't know how I would handle the crowds, but it would be fun to see if I could do it.

I really gotta try a deep-fat-fried twinkie sometime before I shuffle off my mortal twinkie.

What is the history behind the term? I'd never heard the phrase "bucket list" until the film came out. I know it ties in with things to do before 'kicking the bucket,' but the actual phrase bucket list is relatively new.

Of course, having lists of things to do before you die probably goes back to when writing was invented.