Cancer: Just Cannot Be Afraid, but, Stay Positive!

It has been over two years journey so far on this long and winding road.  For the original cancer diagnosis, I did not opt for surgery, chemotherapy, standard radiation, but underwent high dose radiation treatment and resulting painful side effects with fatigue and other related issues.  I must go back in September for another MRI and biopsy to verify and validate any spread in the region.  Most recently, I had to get a skin biopsy.  The oncologists are doing their best and I am truly grateful for their efforts.

On my personal side, there has been an increased focus on maintaining a positive lifestyle based on proper diet with good nutrition to improve my immune system, try to get more rest, ample exercise, while doing my best to maintaining proper balance and motivation.  It is very hard sometimes, however, I just cannot be afraid, make excuses, but, stay positive and move forward.

Most important and key positive enabler is the outstanding moral support from family, friends, and the entire global track & field (athletics) community consisting of coaches and fellow athletes.  I am truly grateful for all the encouragement and guidance to keep focus on the essential elements in battling cancer: Character, Health, Fitness, Training, and Competition.

I am not going to give up and keep going.  Going to try and do my best to continually train and compete in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and 400 meters.  I will always remember the great words of the legendary Coach Vern Wolfe, our former head track & field coach at University of Southern California, “Always believe in the power within you.  Life is truly wonderful.”.  Also, the most precious words of Coach F. Eugene Driver III, our head coach and President of the Trojan Masters Track Club, “always finish first in your lane”.  I realize more than anything else that Life is more about just “always crossing the finish line, no matter what - that itself is victory.”

I constantly pray for all my fellow human beings worldwide during their own Life journey as they battle cancer.  My thoughts and prayers will be for them always.

The journey of Life is not over until it is really over…I am going to stay positive and keep moving forward and never ever look backward.

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