'You Have Cancer'— Three Words You Never Want to Hear

SUMMARY

Being told you have cancer changes everything—instantly. This article shares my personal story of how I heard those words, what led up to them, what followed, and why fitness, mindset, and personal responsibility matter more than ever when facing a cancer diagnosis.

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There are four words you never want to hear.

You have cancer there.

I’ve heard them. And I can tell you this—nothing prepares you for the moment they are spoken. Time slows down. The room feels smaller. Your mind jumps ahead while your body stays frozen in place.

Cancer is not just a diagnosis. It’s an interruption.

How I Got There

In late 2023, I first noticed a small amount of blood in my urine. It wasn’t constant, and it wasn’t painful, so I didn’t think it was seri...

What would you do if your heart failed, you had a stroke, and then you got cancer — all after retirement?

Ron La Fournie chose to fight back — with fitness, both Exercise and Nutrition.

At 78, Ron is not only surviving — he’s thriving. As a certified senior fitness trainer and a three-time medical survivor, he shares the path that gave him strength, hope, and a second chance.

Inside this book, you’ll learn:

• How Ron rebuilt his body and mind after surgery, stroke, and cancer
• Simple fitness routines that work — even at 60, 70, or beyond
• A simple logical approach to nutrition that keeps on learning & growing
• The mindset that keeps him going — and how it can change your life too

This isn’t just a recovery story. It’s a roadmap for thriving in the second half of life.

About the Author

Ron La Fournie is a certified senior fitness trainer and a three-time medical survivor. With decades of real-world experience and the heart of a coach, he helps seniors stay strong, mobile, an...