The 30 For 30 special on ESPN about Stuart Scott and his battle with cancer was good last night. We share a lot of the same thoughts about cancer. I guess a lot of people do. We live for our children and family.

I remember hearing the first time I had cancer. I thought it was a death sentence then just as he did and many others do when they hear that word and their health mixed for the first time.

Years later again I heard those words a second time and I started to wonder about life again. I may not be as good as some or how Stuart attacked his cancer, but I still try to make good use of time.

Very early next year there is another test for me. But nothing has changed in my feelings. Stuart passed much earlier in life when his own children were young. Mine are grown but I have grandchildren and love them very much and want to be part of their lives for a long time. And of course, my life partner who gives me strength and love daily.

There are so many emotions when facing any health challenge. I’m just as terrified of that word now as I was before I had any experience with it.

Be YOURSELF. Don’t let cancer change who you are.

This organization does a lot for cancer research and is one I donate to because 100% of the donation goes to research. V Foundation