A release of strong feelings would be to tell about the loss of all my hair. But to put it briefly, I was sad but also disgusted. I threw the hair into the trash and accepted it. Thank God I had a lot of scarves and beanies!
I was diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) on April 11, 2025. This was after two years of not feeling well and finally going to the doctor. They did an MRI and immediately knew it was lymphoma and referred me to an oncology specialist in lymphoma. That day, I quit my job, which I was too stressed about. I was in disbelief, like a deja vu. I had to sort things out in my mind, to tell my daughter and family or keep it quiet.
I decided to let them know, and it has been an encounter of encouraging support financially, mentally, and emotionally. We haven’t been this close since childhood.
I had taken up walking every morning at first light of the sun prior to this. I learned about positive thinking and being thankful, which helped me a lot during this time. And putting your mind on other things, like a Bible plan and keeping busy. Even if it’s just chores, especially when you’re alone like me — no matter how fatigued, things have to get done.
It is June 22, 2025, and I have been in remission since the last PET scan on June 6. I was stage 4. I am thankful for God sparing me. I still need three more cycles to complete my treatment.
Luz
diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)
