I would like to voice this: There are many things in our lives, day to day things, tasks, friends, family, and loved ones that help us manage to, hopefully, enjoy our living. Any that have been diagnosed with Cancer are tossed a knuckleball to our being. We have heard a death sentence. Some of us have been told that twice separated by years or even decades. What those around us often fail to understand is that each of us pull inward at first, scared & confused. Then some move through the steps toward acceptance.
Those around us have a roll in our path to acceptance, treatments, and healing. In my case I have an amazing wife, friends, and medicals. They have supported me, listened, and encouraged along the way. Some treatments & medications change us. We might be difficult, moody, quiet, angry, or plain different.
Understanding all this should help our supporters. Recognize that Cancer does change us a little, some, or a lot. Each of us is different just as each Cancer is different. I am very Blessed to have a wife and friends that are very understanding and supportive.
Remember this: Cancer is just a word; NOT a sentence!