I suppose we all have groups of individuals online to whom we can relate. For me, it is those who have been diagnosed with cancer. I read their blogs, follow their stories and feel sad when things are hard.
Of course, that includes survivors, and saldy, those who did not. Those going through treatment, and those who are on the other side.
Probably because I've seen cancer impact my life many ways. My father got colon cancer, had chemo, and lived 2 years longer than the doctors expected. My wife has had a tumor removed (parotid) which was malignant and had radiation. My 88-year-old grandfather has had prostate cancer come and go many times, and is currently debating whether to continue chemotherapy (quality of life, you know).
It is rare to meet someone who has not been touched in some manner by cancer. If you do, let them know how fortunate they are.
This week, my wife has had some great news. Her ENT (Ear Nose Throat) Doctor, who removed her tumor, has told her she doesn't have to return for a year and a half! For a cancer patient, that is like hitting the jackpot!
Her return visits to the ENT have been less frequent: 2 months, then 3 months, then 6 months, and last time, 9 months.
Maybe sometime I will post about what it is like caring for someone going through the cancer journey, but for now, I want to relish in the joy of this great news.
You really have to take the molehills and make them into mountains sometimes.
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