THIS IS WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT CANCER
This is a very touchy subject that most do not want to talk about.
It’s the most foul, unforgiven, & feared 6 letter word in the world.
Many of us have lost family, friends & loved ones to this evil disease, at some point. OR, you may know someone, or be the one right now going through this hell. The greatest man I know died of cancer, my father. If you fall into these areas, I’m truly sorry.
There are also those who have been blessed to have recovered or “beat” cancer, to you I applaud you.
So, why am I writing about this subject today, why am I stirring up the pot here with this terrible memory?
Who am I, to write about this awful, life changing disease?
What, just because I’m a nurse, does that give me the authority to write about such a deadly disease?
NO, it does not.
NO ONE, knows what it’s like to go through CANCER, unless you’ve been the one to receive & live with this horrific diagnosis.
But, I DO. Yes I do, I myself had Breast Cancer….
When you are given that diagnosis, all you hear is the word “Cancer”….. & literally you hear absolutely nothing else.
You instantly shut off from any sounds around you, you see people looking at you, their lips moving…….. YOU HEAR NOTHING, but the word Cancer.
This 6 letter word is in your head repeating over & over & over again, sort of like a song you can’t get out of your mind. Only all you hear is the word; CANCER, CANCER, CANCER. It’s deafening.
The next thing that repeat over & over in your head is what Stage of Cancer & How long you have to live. Cancer, Stage.. How long to live, die……..
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When I received my diagnosis, I was divorced already & living away in another state from my family. My parents had already passed, I was in complete shock for awhile, like everyone who gets that 6 letter word given to them, that label, that sentence.
I should have expected it better I guess, my mother had breast cancer when I was 4 years old. But with immediate care, surgery & treatments, she was a survivor. I was a nurse, I should have been better prepared to handle it. I was not.
I went through the surgeries, the treatments, the continuous doctors & testing appointments, are a new way of life & ongoing. It’s a special club that we have….
No one is ever prepared to handle Cancer.
That diagnosis, that label, that word pulls you into a cave of dark unknown areas. You hear but you don’t comprehend.
However, this story is not about me today & that’s not my intent.
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Today, it’s about all of you or those you know, who have experienced this 6 letter word enter your life in one way or another.
I want you to all know, even those of you who have been some way blown apart by this 6 letter word, I want to tell you what cancer cannot do.
THIS IS WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT CANCER.
This is what Cancer CANNOT DO:
It cannot silence courage.
It cannot kill friendship.
It cannot corrode faith.
It cannot destroy peace.
It cannot shatter hope.
It cannot cripple love.
It cannot suppress memories.
It cannot invade the soul.
It cannot conquer the spirit.
It cannot steal eternal life.
Cancer is limited is these areas, it cannot touch our love, hope, faith, peace, friendships, memories, courage, our soul, spirit. or eternal life.
When you see us, we are no different than you & we want no special treatment.
We just want to be loved as always.
The only difference between you & one who has or had cancer, we are stronger, we love more, we cherish longer & we give more frequently.
“Accept what is, let go of what was, & have faith in what will be”…..
Bless you.
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I was told in a letter from my doctor that I had cancer Linda.. in the 80’s… I can’t remember if I was single or not – but scary time..fortunately it was caught early.. inspiring story Linda, thank you
It’s a very scary thing to hear that word – cancer. It’s not to be taken lightly or put off. However, in our stunned frozen time we receive that diagnosis, we lose our way. Thanks Helen for sharing.
You aren’t afraid of tackling any subject are you Linda? That’s what I and your readers love about you. What an incredible source of inspiration, knowledge & strength you are.
Erica, there’s not much I’m afraid of, but it’s what needs to be said. Cancer is a subject that people don’t want to talk about, just like death, when these are what they need to talk about. I just feel people need to look at all sides of the subject. You’re so sweet Erica, thank you for saying such kind words, I only want to help other so they can help themselves.
Linda – this was a nice way to address a very scary subject and focus on the positives side of it. Love your posts!
Thank you Nancy. I is such a scary & touchy subject. The positives are the side no one seems to think about, & during these times, the positives are exactly what we need to hold onto.
The closest I have got to hearing this for myself was a skin cancer. It just had to be removed and that was bad enough. LIke us all I have lost friends to cancer and seen the suffering. I do believe attitude plays an enormous part and love how you have handled this post Linda. Thank you.
Oh Sue, I’m so glad to hear you skin cancer was resolved. You are spot on about the attitude playing a big role, in fact attitude is everything to handle cancer. Thank you Sue, you’re so sweet to share your lovely words.
Lovely post Linda, very sensitive. Like you I lost my dad from cancer and only 8 months later I to was told I had cancer, but like Helen it was early and operable.
This word changed my life in so many ways, so much pain, but also in so many GOOD ways. I never take for granted my mortality! I have often said and I know it’s not nice but it’s like this… “if everyone had to face death just once in their life, they would come out the other side a different person” what a different world we would live in…Just saying. thanks again Linda. 🙂
I’m so sorry for the loss of your Dad, Rhonda. My Dad died 8 years before I was diagnosed with breast cancer (Mom died 3 years before I was diagnosed). The word Cancer was always concerning for me, not only as a nurse & caring for patients, but for myself also. But, when your diagnosed with cancer, the word & meaning takes on a whole new meaning; you have it, it’s inside of you, it’s that thing that kills people & I have it, mentality. It’s changes you as a person both physically. mentally, spiritually. You are so right & I love what you said: “if everyone had to face death just one in their life, they would come out the other side a different person”. Yes what a different world we would have. Thank you so much Rhonda for your truly inspiring thoughts. Bless you.