Cancer Inquiry
I am inquiring into how cancer affects people and their families and friends.
If you know anyone who has experienced cancer, please ask them to leave a comment bellow about their experience.
Thank-you very much for taking the time to raise awarness and help me find out more.
September 4th, 2012 at 11:08 am
Hi Simmi
My son had a friend who died from Cancer when he was 14. I know it affected his whole group of friends deeply. I’d say it changed my son’s life too…the way he sees the world, the life decisions he makes.
September 4th, 2012 at 11:40 am
I agree with the above statement. My mom had cancer in 2007, and I haven’t looked at life the same since. I always enjoyed life, but now I live it to the fullest. I say “I love you” more, I ask the questions that are in my head, I go where I feel I need to go. My priorities have changed, and I don’t take any day for granted. I’m lucky my mom is still with us, and lucky we have an even better relationship now.
September 4th, 2012 at 11:58 am
I was 24 years old when my mom died of cancer. I took it really hard. I was a pretty wild young lady and my mother knew it. I had a boyfriend she didn’t approve of and hung out with a really rough crowd. I had gone to college and got my teaching degree but wasn’t using it. I think she died worrying about me and how I would turn out. I always felt so very sad and sorry that she never saw how successful I became, never got te chance ro meet my two sons and most of all I never got a chance to converse with her as an adult and be her friend as a grown woman. She was an amazing woman and I never got to tell her that . . .
September 4th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
My grandmother died a few years ago of pancreatic cancer. It was very agressive, and very painful for her. It was very difficult to watch her suffering. As a family, we didn’t know what we wished for. Did we want her to be in peace and out of pain? But at the same time, we were selfish that we didn’t want to lose her. Cancer affects the whole family, and the pain never goes away. I miss her every day, and am grateful that she was around for so many important events in my life.
September 4th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
Hi Simmi,
A few years ago, my mum was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 75. I was with her when the doctor gave her the terrible news. I was in total shock and didn’t really know how to react, but I knew that I just had to be strong and supportive for my Mum. She had the lump removed and all seemed good, however a year later the cancer returned and my mum had to have a Mastectomy. I am so fortunate that my my mum is such a strong and positive person. Six years later and my mum is a fighting fit 82 year old. I am so inspired by her strenghth and attitude- Perhaps that got her through it or was it just good luck?
September 4th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
My grandfather had lung cancer when I was very young. I must have been 3 or 4 years old. I remember the effect it had on my family as we were always visiting him in hospital. It affected me as a little child as I remember wanting to be and play with him but he was too sick or weak to spend time with me. Back then, about 25 years ago there was not much awareness about cancer and how it affects family and friends as there is today.
Hope it helps,
Morah Alicia
September 4th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
Hi Simmi,
My husband was diagnosed with Kidney Cancer in 2007. He passed away in 2010. It was a very sad time for our family as he was very young and he left behind a wife, 2 kids, a sister and parents. Plus there was all of his friends and family. My life now is very different in terms how i live, i have always been a postive person. The cup is always half full rather than half empty.
I learnt alot from this horrible experience. I now live every day as if it were my last, i dont let anything bother me anymore as i know now that life is way too short. I make sure i give a lot of love and attention to my family and i enjoy what life has to offer. i live by two sayings. one is ” Dont sweat the small Stuff” and two ” it is what it is”
Good luck with your research Simmi
September 5th, 2012 at 2:58 am
Simmi,
My husband has had cancer twice. The first time, in 1973, there was a 98% death rate for his type of cancer (testicular). He was very lucky that a friend of his, who was in med school at the time, learned of his symptoms and sent him immediately to a specialist. There was no treatment for this type of cancer at the time. He had surgery which removed all of the cancer cells. He was one of the 2% who was cured. In 1987, he had testicular cancer again. This time, thanks to Dr. Larry Einhorn, from the IUPUI Med Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, there was a 98% CURE rate. He had chemotherapy, which was hard to go through, but worth it in the long run. I totally agree with Nicki, going through this experience certainly has made us aware of what is REALLY important in life!
September 5th, 2012 at 10:47 am
My grandmother was diagnosed with cancer of the larynx when I was a young child, as a result of her being a long time smoker. I remember she had her voice box removed and could no longer speak with us. She had to live with us for a short time after her surgery. My grandmother also underwent radiation therapy after the surgery to insure the cancer was no longer active. Having been a part of this experience, my sister and I witnessed first hand how healthy choices could influence our lives.