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February 07, 2005
Cancer Sucks
This morning, I found out that someone I care about has had her cancer return and had to have surgery today. Of course my first reaction was shock, quickly followed up by dread and sadness. After that, I ran through all the positive outcomes and convinced myself that everything will be okay. What else can I do?
This situation has touched a real emotional nerve, having lost both my parents to cancer. My father died when I was 16, and my mother died just over a year ago. I'm still dealing with that on a daily basis.
The only conclusion I can come to is that life isn't fair, and cancer sucks.
Posted by Tania at February 7, 2005 11:05 PM
Comments
Tania, I second that. Cancer really does suck. I'm sorry for your loved one whose cancer returned, and I'm sorry for the loss of your parents, too. My father died of colon cancer two years ago (he was only 49). It's an absolutely unfair disease.
Posted by: Nanette at February 8, 2005 12:19 AM
My mom is currently going through it so yeah, I agree, it sucks ass....
Posted by: andrea at February 8, 2005 08:41 AM
I feel your pain. I lost my father when I was 13, and a couple of years ago I watched my next-door neighbour's 8 year-old son whither away from brain cancer. Unfair is an understatement.
Posted by: Kevin at February 8, 2005 09:43 AM
Offering my thoughts and prayers to you. Cancer Sucks Big Time. If only we could all sign a petition to drive that sucker out of town.
Posted by: Frally at February 8, 2005 11:58 PM
I can completely empathize with you. I lost my father to cancer when I was 18 and it still haunts me. One of my best friends lost her father to cancer as well a few years ago and it is such a difficult and unforgiving disease. I agree, unfair is an understatement.
All you can do is be as positive as you can be for your friend and know that you are not alone, even though you may feel helpless and on your own in dealing with this and past losses. I still believe there are some miracles in life and I hope and pray your friend pulls through.
Posted by: Christine at February 9, 2005 03:37 PM
So sorry to hear about that. I'm the friend Christine referred to in her post above. So yea, count me as another person who thinks cancer sucks and there's nothing fair about it. I wish all the best for your friend and a lot of peace for you.
Posted by: iliana at February 18, 2005 06:10 PM
