I am positive except when it comes to magnets.

I have come to realize two things about myself as it relates to my cancer treatment.

The first is that I have come to peace with the fact that I will be dealing with my cancer for the rest of my life. There will always be some kind of treatment.

I am not fussed about this. I know that it will be a long journey, but it will be a journey to remember.

As I approach this, I am doing so with a positive attitude. I wake up each morning, expecting it to be a red shirt day. Every once in a while, I am not fully convinced, but I choose a red shirt as a prompt to my spirit.

For example, yesterday before going to chemo, I played two sets of tennis. I won the first set 5-5 and then I also won the second set 5-5. Always look on the bright side of life.

I went to the second lecture on magnets as a treatment for cancer and other ailments. The presenter is a fascinating guy who lives magnets. Apparently, you need more than a magnetic personality. The negative pole of a magnet is helpful in creating oxygen in your body and also alkalizing your body. Both oxygen and alkalinity help kill cancer cells. But the negative pole has to be what touches your body. The positive pole can actually make you feel worse. Someone asked what would happen if both you and your spouse used magnets. Apparently, the answer is you could repel each other.

I have ordered a magnetic pad and also magnets to place near my liver. I am glad that the research manager is not interested in them. If we had strong enough magnets, one of us would be on the floor.

Life goes on. I am choosing to do things that make me feel good. I think that is not a bad philosophy for most of us.

Oh yes. At this minute, one day after chemo, I am tired, slightly more sensitive to cold and just very slightly nauseous at times. But it is all livable.

Keep smiling. I am.