Forum Discussion
Cancer deaths
Is it normal to struggle when someone close to you dies from cancer when you have had it and didn’t?
Yes. But try not to stress over it. As @Afraser says - grieve but don't feel guilty. Live as full a life as you are able ....
My husband had most of his stomach removed due to cancer 10 years ago this month. The writer Bryce Courtenay had the identical surgery & chemo and passed away 2 years later. Both were raised in South Africa. Both were incredibly fit & both were boxers & marathon Runners and were similar ages. Both, very talented in their own areas ... tho Bryce obviously made millions from his books ..... 75% don't make it past 5 years with their diagnosis. We've been very lucky with Hubby's health.
Even before I got Breast Cancer, I've always said "Live your life as if every day is your last - and one day you'll be right" ....... We just never know when that day will be xxx
My husband had most of his stomach removed due to cancer 10 years ago this month. The writer Bryce Courtenay had the identical surgery & chemo and passed away 2 years later. Both were raised in South Africa. Both were incredibly fit & both were boxers & marathon Runners and were similar ages. Both, very talented in their own areas ... tho Bryce obviously made millions from his books ..... 75% don't make it past 5 years with their diagnosis. We've been very lucky with Hubby's health.
Even before I got Breast Cancer, I've always said "Live your life as if every day is your last - and one day you'll be right" ....... We just never know when that day will be xxx