Cancer deaths
Is it normal to struggle when someone close to you dies from cancer when you have had it and didn’t?
Forum Discussion
arpie said: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
Well said Hugs xx