One cancer survivor takes a look at how he is taking precautions during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and how common-sense solutions are often the most effective.
PUBLISHED MARCH 17, 2020
One cancer survivor takes a look at how he is taking precautions during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and how common-sense solutions are often the most effective.
PUBLISHED MARCH 17, 2020
William Ramshaw resides in the expansive Pacific Northwest. He is a six-year survivor of pancreatic cancer and has written a memoir Gut Punched! Facing Pancreatic Cancer.
One of my best friends who has been there for me in my now over six-year pancreatic cancer journey texted me, “Hey … Keep calm and Jesus on.” I texted back, “After what I’ve been through COVID-19 is just another day.” Another good friend emailed me, “It would be such a shame to beat cancer and get taken out by this nasty little virus”. I could not agree more.So, what am I doing to manage my exposure risk? (No medical advice here just common sense.)
Staying home.
Fortunately, my job allows me to work from home. For the most part, I have chosen not to go out unless it’s essential..
One of my best friends who has been there for me in my now over six-year pancreatic cancer journey texted me, “Hey … Keep calm and Jesus on.” I texted back, “After what I’ve been through COVID-19 is just another day.” Another good friend emailed me, “It would be such a shame to beat cancer and get taken out by this nasty little virus”. I could not agree more.So, what am I doing to manage my exposure risk? (No medical advice here just common sense.)
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