The C Word - see notes
You'd hope that a diagnosis of cancer would be given in a loving and empathetic way. You need time to digest and process the diagnosis, you need time to ask questions, cry, get angry...
My diagnosis came in a letter. A like "oh, by the way, the legion we'd told you was perfectly fine and just dry skin is actually cancer. We need to see you again. An appointment is on it's way".
That was it.
I'm no stranger to cancer, sadly. I've had it twice and kicked its ass. But, this time it has really affected me. I was told by two dermatologists that there was nothing wrong...it was all in my head...blah, blah, blah.
I'm not being dramatic, but I do feel I need your support right now. I haven't told anyone, but I feel I can tell you.
This time, I'm scared. Please sit with me.
The C Word - see notes
You'd hope that a diagnosis of cancer would be given in a loving and empathetic way. You need time to digest and process the diagnosis, you need time to ask questions, cry, get angry...
My diagnosis came in a letter. A like "oh, by the way, the legion we'd told you was perfectly fine and just dry skin is actually cancer. We need to see you again. An appointment is on it's way".
That was it.
I'm no stranger to cancer, sadly. I've had it twice and kicked its ass. But, this time it has really affected me. I was told by two dermatologists that there was nothing wrong...it was all in my head...blah, blah, blah.
I'm not being dramatic, but I do feel I need your support right now. I haven't told anyone, but I feel I can tell you.
This time, I'm scared. Please sit with me.