I’ve been listening to the song Fight Song by Rachel Platten on repeat a lot since my cancer diagnosis. I first heard the song years ago when a chronic pain friend shared a music video of it and I liked it then, but the words mean even more to me now.

This is my fight song
Take back my life song
Prove I’m alright song
My power’s turned on
Starting right now, I’ll be strong
I’ll play my fight song
And I don’t really care if nobody else believes
‘Cause I’ve still got a lot of fight left in me

Fight Song by Rachel Platten

Tomorrow I head into surgery and I’m anxious and worried and nervous and scared and hopeful and all kinds of emotions – but I’m also determined not to let a diagnosis define me or my limitations. I don’t care if I’m the only one who believes in me because I’m ready to fight this thing with all I have. It’s time to take back my life from cancer!