I overheard a guy today while at the optometrist talking about his cancer diagnosis. He was very open about it with the assistant, so I approached him to chat. And that we did! I discussed my diagnosis with him, but mostly listened to his fears. His case was diagnosed in early stages, but he expressed how nervous he is, how he thinks about it day in and day out. I shared with him the name of an integrative specialist I see, as well as an integrative facility I visit for immune support. We didn't exchange contact information, but I hope I helped him.
My friend Jerry was recently diagnosed, and he too is as scared as hell, as is his wife. We were at an 80th birthday together when he opened up about his fears. While I still have my own fears (radiation on Tuesday!), he's in the early stages, wondering how he got it. I reassured him that he is getting good care. I shared my journey a bit, my approaches to managing things. My hope is that he felt better after our chat. I know his wife did. I'll see him tomorrow at his birthday party at a vineyard. We'll have fun, especially if there's some good music to dance to.
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