Survivor

Today, we joined friends, new and old, at Doc's for National Cancer Survivors Day, a celebration intended to show the world that there is life after a cancer diagnosis (go here for a short video from the event, with a quick glimpse of our girl). According to the NCSDF, a "survivor" is anyone living with a history of cancer - from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life. In America alone, there are over 11 million people living with a history of cancer, and while major advances in prevention, early detection, and treatment have resulted in increased survival rates, surviving cancer can cause a variety of post-treatment problems. Thankfully, places like the LIVESTRONG Survivorship Center are here, providing medical and psychosocial care and other support to the growing number of warriors beating cancer. Once we get through maintenance, Georgia will make regular visits to the Survivorship Center to monitor her recovery and track any late effects that may arise from treatment, so again we feel very lucky to have world-class treatment and post-treatment facilities right here in Austin.

I've always been struck by the power of the "yellow bracelet," but wearing one now, and reading "LIVESTRONG" everyday is like a call to action, not just for Georgia, but for all of us. Go here to get one for yourself, support the Lance Armstrong Foundation, and make a commitment to live. STRONG.