Cancer is the scourge of a modern life. It is not selective, there seems to be no rhyme or reason as to why you would or wouldn't get it, and the chances of cure are also a lottery with treatment working for some, yet not for others.
Two weeks ago, my Cousin was told that she has breast cancer. She doesn't smoke, is healthy, hardly drinks (if at all now I come to think about it), she is kind, she attends church (or at least she did until this). So why has she got cancer?
The cancer was discovered during a routine mammogram. It's not a lump, but a number of cells. She was taken into hospital to have about a quarter of her breast removed. During surgery, it was found that the cancer has spread to her lymph glands. She was taken back in and had four lymph nodes removed. She now has 15 sessions of radiotherapy to face and five years on chemotherapy tablets.
I travelled to see her last week and was amazed at how she is coping. It's inspirational. Where the cancer comes from is an absolute mystery, but where the strength comes from is absolutely astounding.
It's true what they say:
"What doesn't kill you, Makes you stronger"
Some people are heroes because of what they say and do, others are heroes because of what the don't need to say or do. I'm in awe of you and your bravery AS, I really am.
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