Throughout our cancer journey there will be many losses. There will also be some gifts. Focusing on the gifts in times of sadness may help us process pain.
PUBLISHED December 29, 2017
Doris Cardwell is a wife, mother, writer, empty nester, a survivor of life, lover of coffee and laughter. A ten-year Inflammatory Breast Cancer Survivor, she has worked in survivorship, advocacy, and community education since her diagnosis.
Today another person I had grown to know and love through my cancer journey entered a hospice home. I could barely hold back the tears.
I knew him through our local cancer center. As I thought about the many cancers and cancer-related issues I watched him face, my deep sadness lifted for a moment. I recalled having him speak at a community cancer education event, encouraging other men to visit their doctors. I could hear his daughter's voice as she shared how cancer had returned her father to her. A relationship mended, strengthened and new bonds being formed.
I knew him through our local cancer center. As I thought about the many cancers and cancer-related issues I watched him face, my deep sadness lifted for a moment. I recalled having him speak at a community cancer education event, encouraging other men to visit their doctors. I could hear his daughter's voice as she shared how cancer had returned her father to her. A relationship mended, strengthened and new bonds being formed.
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