Hi @Michelle_R
I think you nailed it when you said people can't keep up. The ride we are on goes so fast for us it is hard to process as it happens. It all takes a long time. Some people are always with us and some just can't stay on the path. I also understand not wanting to all about 'cancer'. We are not cancer, we had it. They cut it out and then we have our treatment so it doesn't return. We have lives and so does everyone else too. When I am talking with friends I just keep asking about them or try to talk about current events. I also talk about my future plans eg holidays. I move on from updates about my health as quickly as possible. I hope things go well for you.