I was speaking to a long time friend about our recent cancer diagnosis-es. We have known each other for about 20 years and both recently began our journeys as cancer survivors.
We both were struck how our lives had been redefined by cancer as we gabbed, catching up and discussing the latest about our conditions.
When we met 20 years ago neither of us knew the word metastasize or five year survival rate or waiting for the day you could say you were cancer free… Neither of us knew the side effects of surgery to remove tumors, chemotherapy or radiation. Now people ask us questions about these things and want our opinions.
I called my friend at the dinner hour. 20 years ago I would have said “I know its dinner time and you need to feed your family but I just wanted to say hi, lets talk soon.” or she would have said “I have to get dinner on the table, can we talk later?”
But we have been redefined. Life is short. Dinner can wait but friendships can’t.
Very well said. It is important to make time for the ones we love.
Thank you!
Very true. Cancer changes us in ways that go beyond illness and treatment.
Yes what is important and how we see things sure has changed!
This also is so true. Every day that challenges life forces us into this realization.🌸😉🙏🏼
Totally agree, life first every time. Dinner can always be delayed.
Once you have cancer it changes everything and you see who the real people in your life is, the ones that never stop supporting you.