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BY BONNIE ANNIS
PUBLISHED OCTOBER 11, 2018
Bonnie Annis is a breast cancer survivor, diagnosed in 2014 with stage 2b invasive ductal carcinoma with metastasis to the lymph nodes. She is an avid photographer, freelance writer/blogger, wife, mother and grandmother.
There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about breast cancer. It’s not that I try to keep it in the forefront of my mind, but it’s always there. Though it’s been almost four and a half years since my initial diagnosis, it’s still a large part of my life. Cancer isn’t something that’s easily forgotten.
There are days when it’s the furthest thing from my mind and then, there are other days, especially during the month of October, where it’s in my face – literally. Even though I’d much rather forget about breast cancer, there are days I’m thankful I had it. Those days are days like today when I’m contacted by a complete stranger asking for information.
Writing about cancer not only helps me, but it also helps others. As I share my story, others can relate. It’s a huge responsibility for those of us who’ve been diagnosed with cancer. It’s important that we tell our stories.
There are days when it’s the furthest thing from my mind and then, there are other days, especially during the month of October, where it’s in my face – literally. Even though I’d much rather forget about breast cancer, there are days I’m thankful I had it. Those days are days like today when I’m contacted by a complete stranger asking for information.
Writing about cancer not only helps me, but it also helps others. As I share my story, others can relate. It’s a huge responsibility for those of us who’ve been diagnosed with cancer. It’s important that we tell our stories.
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