The Look People Give You
A woman recently diagnosed with cancer said to me, “I wish you would tell people not to give me that look.” “What look?” I asked. “The pity puss.” (At first […]
Cancer Sucks Button
I often wear a button that says, “Cancer sucks.” In addition to pretty well summing up the cancer experience, it’s a great conversation starter. Just last month, a man tapped […]
Don’t Ask About My Battle
We seem to struggle with language when the topic is cancer. We don’t think twice when cancer is discussed in military terms. In 1971, Richard Nixon declared “war” on cancer […]
I Have Cancer, What’s New With You?
Two days after being diagnosed with cancer, I received a call from the Red Cross asking if I’d give blood in an upcoming blood drive. I was a regular blood […]
Telling the Parents
I’ve seen many resources that provide advice on how to tell your children that you have cancer. But what about the other generation – your parents? Family relationships are sometimes […]
