Contempt and defiance.
Sometimes I think of myself (or you, if you're facing cancer) in the shoes of the armored Exeter, representing Henry V, when the messenger of the Dauphin, prince of France, asks what message Henry sends his enemy.
Exeter : "Scorn and defiance, slight regard, contempt."
I've got my quarterly blood tests coming up soon for lymphoma. I'm not expecting any surprises--feeling fine in that regard. But if there is any reason for concern, I'm in good hands and not overly anxious.
Eventually, most follicular lymphoma patients need treatment (immunotherapy plus chemotherapy), but its best not to get treated any sooner than necessary. I'm hoping it's a long time.
