This is not the end!

I really need to stop looking at this as the end of my life as I know it.  I think that's why I'm dreading these surgeries so much.  I need to look at these as the beginning of many years of carefree living.  My life won't end, in fact I'm hopefully extending my life.  I always used to be afraid to grow old, now I realize what a blessing that will be.  I won't have to worry about this particular cancer getting me.  I know we never know what may happen to us, but at least I can get rid of what would have most likely gotten me.