While I give thanks for what I have in this world.
The Thanksgiving holiday seems to be a terrible time of year for me.
For those who may recall.
Two years ago, on the Friday night/Saturday morning of Thanksgiving weekend.
I had a massive seizure that put me in the hospital for four days, and would have probably taken my life, had I not awakened after falling on the floor, and hitting my face and head, and been clear enough to call 911 to get an ambulance to take me to the hospital.
This year, my aunt's cancer diagnosis breaks our family's holiday spirit.
My aunt seems to be dealing with her diagnosis in a completely different way than my mom dealt with her diagnosis.
My mom refused to ever be negative. In spite of such, my mom knew the situation she had.. and talked about it all the time.
After I learned of my aunt's diagnosis, and talked to her to offer my support in any way I can.
My aunt was more.. flustered, and angry, about the process, of locating doctors/hospitals, and treatment centers.
I said to my aunt.
"If there is anything I can do to help, I hope you know I;m here for you".
My aunt said to me. "Mitchell, I don't want to talk about it, or think about it"
All that my aunt did admit, is that she knows she has an uphill battle.
One of my friends told me that.
"Breast cancer is the most survivable cancer"
From what I've read, if it is caught early, which God willing my aunt's cancer was.. at least 90 plus percent of people survive five years or more.
My aunt has a good friend who is a breast cancer survivor, long term.
Hopefully, the same will be true for my aunt in regard to her cancer.
The Thanksgiving holiday seems to be a terrible time of year for me.
For those who may recall.
Two years ago, on the Friday night/Saturday morning of Thanksgiving weekend.
I had a massive seizure that put me in the hospital for four days, and would have probably taken my life, had I not awakened after falling on the floor, and hitting my face and head, and been clear enough to call 911 to get an ambulance to take me to the hospital.
This year, my aunt's cancer diagnosis breaks our family's holiday spirit.
My aunt seems to be dealing with her diagnosis in a completely different way than my mom dealt with her diagnosis.
My mom refused to ever be negative. In spite of such, my mom knew the situation she had.. and talked about it all the time.
After I learned of my aunt's diagnosis, and talked to her to offer my support in any way I can.
My aunt was more.. flustered, and angry, about the process, of locating doctors/hospitals, and treatment centers.
I said to my aunt.
"If there is anything I can do to help, I hope you know I;m here for you".
My aunt said to me. "Mitchell, I don't want to talk about it, or think about it"
All that my aunt did admit, is that she knows she has an uphill battle.
One of my friends told me that.
"Breast cancer is the most survivable cancer"
From what I've read, if it is caught early, which God willing my aunt's cancer was.. at least 90 plus percent of people survive five years or more.
My aunt has a good friend who is a breast cancer survivor, long term.
Hopefully, the same will be true for my aunt in regard to her cancer.
