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Cancer is no death sentence. In some cases, it is completely curable.

According to a report published on October 15, 2006 by the nations top cancer corporations, there were indications of a gradual decrease in demises pertaining to cancer each year over the previous decade. In men the decrease was higher in men. It was 1.6 % per year more than among women.

This was during the years of 1992 -2003. In men, death tolls went down for 11 of the 15 most popular cancer forms, while in women, death tolls went down for 10 of the 15 most known malignancies. Using less tobacco, getting early screenings and more efficient treatments attribute to the decrease in death tolls. Early detection has made extraordinary advancements in the healing of prostate, breast and colon malignancies. For all people over 50 they should be having screenings religiously.

Being diagnosed with a disease is not the end of life as you know it. Rather it is the beginning of a new one. It gives us a chance to grow stronger and wiser.

Deep down God knows when you come out of this; you will be a force to reckon with. Everything happens to us in this life for a reason. Sometimes it is hard to understand, but after it is said and done, you may come to realize you would not be the person you are today if you had not gone through that storm. When trials and tribulation come our way, it gives us a chance to cherish the small things in this finite existence.

I also look at a cancer diagnosis as a test. Why? Well, we all suffer from bad news from time to time. If any of us live long enough, we will deal with some pretty tough situations. There will be turmoil and pain along the way. That is just a part of the package. However, what separates one person from the other is HOW they respond to the bad news. You can either be REACTIVE to a problem or PROACTIVE. When you take action, you take your power back. When you react, you give it away.

When the doctor comes up to you and gives you that look of despair, just look back at him and smile. He might be surprised I'm sure. The words will come out of his mouth. "I'm sorry, it looks like you have cancer and it is spreading." What you should do is make up your mind right there and decide whether you will be the victim or the victor. Will you take this news lying down or sitting up? Will you accept what the doctor says or will you choose to fight it? You should look in the doctor's face and say "I've got way too much living to do." So, Doc how do we fight this thing?" That

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