Monday is treatment number three already. One and two have been, for the lack of a better term, a piece of cake! I have run into a number of people that, based on their reaction, are stunned I’m in the midst of chemo. Not sure what to say? We still have a long road ahead of us, but so far….so good.

The next thing I have to say might be a little controversial, but here goes anyway. I have tried to avoid topics such as this, but this one has been bothering me for quite some time. Remember, it’s my blog, I started this and continue it to share what I’m thinking, and what I am going through. Please read the following, agree, disagree…if nothing else just think about it for a minute.

On May 30, 2007, President Bush announced his proposal to double America’s initial commitment and provide an additional $30 billion to combat global HIV/AIDS over the next five years.

$30 Billion dollars! What about Americans dealing with cancer, cancer of all kinds?
In 1997 1.4M Americans were diagnosed with cancer. This was in addition to the millions who were already living with the disease, including yours truly.

The total proposed 2009 budget for the National Cancer Institute is just over $6 Billion and our government leaders send an equal amount, every year, for the next five years overseas.

That is all I have to say, I’m not going to present an argument of AIDS vs. Cancer, etc. I just wanted to present this one little position and ask you to think about it.