September 1, 2024
I’d like to share a few thoughts as September brings awareness to Ovarian and several other cancers. Certainly, the disease has had an impact on everyone however the degree of that impact varies. A person diagnosed with the illness is best suited to share the challenge the disease presents with caretakers next in line. History doesn’t leave us with a lot of feel-good stories so for further disconnected an individual may be from the challenge of a cancer patient the less confident that person is of survival.
The initial diagnosis can be quite shocking. The stages of grief are certainly in play but there is no time to wait for acceptance before battling. At the very same time you are denying and angry you are defining a plan of action to battle. You have to be wise enough to understand that doctors have standard protocols that may or may not be effective & if they aren’t, you go somewhere else to find the extended versions of those protocols.
Real life doesn’t end because of a cancer diagnosis and people do not stop relying on you. You will find those who have compassion for you and those who don’t. You will run the gamut of emotions from anger to happiness but can never give up hope. There will most certainly be feelings of guilt because priorities have changed due to physical limitations but mentally you’re still sharp. All of the above emotions can challenge relationships but if you’re surrounded by those who love you most commitment won’t end because someone is sick.
At the end of the day, there will always be uncertainty attached to cancer but this generation has an opportunity to lay the groundwork for future generations to have hope.
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