Can cancer actually lift an individual out of the "rabbit hole" of despair?
July 12, 2018
Jane has earned three advanced degrees and had several fulfilling careers as a librarian, rehabilitation counselor and college teacher. Presently she does freelance writing. Her articles include the subjects of hearing loss and deafness, service dogs and struggling with cancer. She has been a cancer survivor since 2010.
She has myelodysplastic syndrome, which is rare, and would love to communicate with others who have MDS.
Recently, I gave a program to a group of church youth leaders about my cancer journey. One of the women asked, “Have you always been this positive?” My college roommate was in the audience and we looked at each other and shook our heads. She explained that I had a rough time when she knew me 50 years ago, and I had to learn to be positive. I totally agreed.She has myelodysplastic syndrome, which is rare, and would love to communicate with others who have MDS.
Another time, a church member asked me how I was feeling. I admitted having some problems with the chemo and she exclaimed, “But you always seem so happy!”
As I thought over these comments, I realized something. I have been more positive and full of gratitude since I was diagnosed with cancer than I was before.
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