There is a company called Choose Hope. It has color coded cancer. I have wristbands for each of my cancers. They were eventually put away after I put my  uterine cancer to bed five years ago. I have gotten them out with my newest cancer- melanoma. I have added a black wristband for the melanoma. I have also added a pink camouflage hat with the black melanoma ribbon.

It is a process for me. Adapting to another cancer diagnosis.  

My first thought was that this melanoma is going to kill me. Is my time up? After all this is cancer number five. Time passes. I dealt with the surgery. Tests. Wound care. Bought my hat and my wristbands. In a few weeks I will have a full body scan and my concern will be settled for the time being.

I will be grateful for a negative report but if it is positive, I will manage the next step. It is not about fighting cancer. It is about making choices and being grateful for any good thing that comes along.