I feel wonderful especialy knowing that the survival rate isn't so good with this cancer. I have the nerve damage that goes along with treatment, but at least I am here to say yes I have pain .

I see everything with more clarity. I wake up each morning and I thank God for the day and I try to make the most of each moment.

Pretty much everything.

Still trying to find the right combo to manage the pain.

Losing my hair. I think that a female has a much harder time with this. I didn't shave my head like alot of people do, I couldn't part with what little hairs I had left! I looked like beatlejuice.

My husband, family and friends have been wonderful. Our faith has been our strength.

You don't make goals other than to get through the next issue. You try to enjoy the moment and not focus to far ahead.

I am lucky enough to own a resturant and I have the most wonderful employees who look after my business like it was their own. I go in every day and do what I can and ask for help if I can't.

The time I put in and the relationship I have with my customers and help.

My staff

This to shall pass. No matter how bad you feel it will get better. Keep your spirits up and remember there's no place like Hope.

The hardest thing would be the constant pain in my shoulder blade and arm. Pain meds are a constant. but I find that you adjust to each level of discomfort and it eases for awhile and then goes to the next level. It is a series of cycles and you get used to it.

Be strong, you can get through anything if you know whats coming at you. Get educated about your cancer, and take one step at a time, be involved with your treatment and always ask questions.