When fear comes to mind most think of killers, death itself, mold (odd but true) and some get scared of scary movies themselves. Most will stay up at night with this fear on their mind and lose precious time of rest. Well, at least I did a couple nights ago. I wasn't scared of these things I just spoke of. I wasn't fearing for my life to be saved due to a killer or movie. The thought that kept me awake was of the unknown. My fear that night was simple and consisted of one word.
Cancer.
I went through a whole night and day of the thought that I had some type of cancer. The feeling of sickness overcame me and I was unable to eat, sleep, or think straight. I began to imagine what procedures I'd need in order to fight against this cancer and I began to fear for my life. This fear overcame me so strongly that when I was in the doctors office, I was on the brink of passing out. When the doctor came in, my emotion was anxious. I didn't want her to beat around the bush, I wanted to know what my results were and wanted the truth to be out in the open to deal with. Then it happened. The doctor told me the most beautiful words I've ever heard. She told me that I was fine and clean of any type of cancer. I felt a wave of relief and just this huge, overbearing weight lifted from me. Even though I was fine, it was a very eye opening experience.
I personally dedicate this article to the cancer that my mother had but never claimed. The cancer that she fought through and made her a much stronger person. I highly recommend that you, my readers, do research on this type of cancer and other many diseases that effect and take the lives of millions a day, such as colon, lung, and bladder cancer.
Breast Cancer
This cancer makes me feel weak and feel powerless. This cancer was once inside my mother and grew inside her to form the size of a dime. This cancer took the lives of 40,000 women and it became 192,370 new women's diagnoses last year (2009). After being diagnosed, a few steps are involved next. Surgery to remove the cancer cell and the lymph nodes around it (for testing), chemotherapy/radiation to kill any additional cells that may be hiding or be shown and then after being healed, you can have additional surgery for reconstruction. The most important key to this cancer is prevention and detection. Do monthly checks to yourself and if you suspect anything, take the time to visit a doctor as soon as possible.
*Love and Respect,
Steph
5 notes of love:
that is one of the scariest thoughts. I've volunteered with the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life since high school, I know I should go do my check ups, but its the thought of hear the three words that makes me hold off...even though I shouldn't.
I give you Props to your blog.
Thank you so much for your feedback. Its "props" that keep me going. I hope that you get your ease of mind soon. Just be positive. :)
Great post Steph. My mother in law is a strong (breast cancer) survivor. She is truly an inspiration. Thank you for sharing.
thanks. anytime.
Your mama is awesome and so are you! I hate that you went through even a second with this fear but I'm so glad you are fine. :)
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