Cancer.......there, I said it....cancer
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Cancer.
Apparently two out of three people will be affected by cancer, yet more people who are diagnosed with it now live rather than die which is a brilliant result for cancer research.
My dad who I loved and admired more than anything in the world died of it 11 years ago. I think of him probably every day and still talk to him, I miss him so much.
My brother (who doesn't read this forum at all) has just been told his 55 year old wife probably has 6 months to live
He lives in Canada, we're not close simply because he moved over there 30 years ago, met said young lady and never came back. As a consequence aside from a wedding and odd visit our lives went in different directions - shame really as I think he's genuinely a really nice bloke.nour family is one of many continents rather than different streets in the same town. Perhaps a shame now we're getting on a bit.
I feel sad and numb and don't know what to think or say to him. I know death is something we tend not to talk about yet we hear about it all the time. Only today in the papers yet another ISIS video of a young man digging his own grave prior to being beheaded. But it's in the papers and let's be honest as s
t and shocking as it is, we're not part of it, we're just viewing the event, and that's one of a hundred thousand or so who died today across the world.
I'm calling him but don't want to start being OTT, he's got enough on his plate.
How do other people deal with cancer and the thought of a date with your destiny?
I'm not looking for sympathy, I'm very fortunate and have great family and all that life can offer, I'm fit and healthy and feel very fortunate.
Just wondered what others might do.
Apparently two out of three people will be affected by cancer, yet more people who are diagnosed with it now live rather than die which is a brilliant result for cancer research.
My dad who I loved and admired more than anything in the world died of it 11 years ago. I think of him probably every day and still talk to him, I miss him so much.
My brother (who doesn't read this forum at all) has just been told his 55 year old wife probably has 6 months to live
He lives in Canada, we're not close simply because he moved over there 30 years ago, met said young lady and never came back. As a consequence aside from a wedding and odd visit our lives went in different directions - shame really as I think he's genuinely a really nice bloke.nour family is one of many continents rather than different streets in the same town. Perhaps a shame now we're getting on a bit.
I feel sad and numb and don't know what to think or say to him. I know death is something we tend not to talk about yet we hear about it all the time. Only today in the papers yet another ISIS video of a young man digging his own grave prior to being beheaded. But it's in the papers and let's be honest as s
t and shocking as it is, we're not part of it, we're just viewing the event, and that's one of a hundred thousand or so who died today across the world.I'm calling him but don't want to start being OTT, he's got enough on his plate.
How do other people deal with cancer and the thought of a date with your destiny?
I'm not looking for sympathy, I'm very fortunate and have great family and all that life can offer, I'm fit and healthy and feel very fortunate.
Just wondered what others might do.
Thanks for your replies, all of which are appreciated.
I'm told it's now quality of life rather than cure which makes me very sad. I've not spoken to my brother again yet, I'm currently away on business in France and with colleagues it's not the time or place.
I will visit just not sure when yet, as you can understand I don't want to appear to be a vulture the instant bad news is with us. I'll leave it a few weeks or more and then go from there. I think he's also in shock, I'm sure his matter of fact attitude is a giveaway and I need him to come to terms with his predicament and news, then I'll go over.
Once again thanks and I'll keep you posted.
I'm told it's now quality of life rather than cure which makes me very sad. I've not spoken to my brother again yet, I'm currently away on business in France and with colleagues it's not the time or place.
I will visit just not sure when yet, as you can understand I don't want to appear to be a vulture the instant bad news is with us. I'll leave it a few weeks or more and then go from there. I think he's also in shock, I'm sure his matter of fact attitude is a giveaway and I need him to come to terms with his predicament and news, then I'll go over.
Once again thanks and I'll keep you posted.
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