What do you want your family and frie... - SHARE Metastatic ...
What do you want your family and friends to know about your needs?
I was diagnosed just six months ago today with Bone Mets. While I have endured radiation, chemo and am now trying to find one that works, I am still working and for the most part, enjoying life as I always have. That being the case, I want my family and friends to know that I'm still me, and want to be treated as such. This diagnosis carries with it a scarlet letter of sorts, that I can't seem to wash off. I know that statistically, this disease brings with it, a death sentence that comes all too early. And while I also know that only six months in, I don't know Bone Mets as well as I'm sure I will over time, Bone Mets doesn't know me either. I am a statistic of one who is raising her grandson, starting a new job next month, getting married in October and building a house. I have every intention of beating this and I want my family and friends to know just that.
I'm afraid of leaveing my wife alone.who will take of her after I am gone?
Once I have adjusted to life after this diagnosis, I am now comfortable to answer any questions like how is your treatment going, or can I do anything for you. If someone is uncomfortable to talk about it, a thoughtful card in the mail would be be appreciated. I feel like my diagnosis scared some people away.