Carcinoma in situ can be translated: cancer in it's place....this spot right here. I remember when the nurse told me. I got the news over the phone. I was stunned and went a little weak in the knees. Although I felt this thing in my breast I never thought cancer, and yet it was. Cancer affects more than the people who get it; it affects their close community. For me, one of the hardest things was telling people I had breast cancer. My mom, Glory, and Gail....those were the hardest. I was struggling with fear and I knew by speaking the words to my family and friends they too would have to struggle with fear.
Now when I hear someone has breast cancer the fear I know they are dealing with almost bothers me more than the cancer. How can you treat that? One day my friend Susan heard the same words as I did, "carcinoma in situ". So we talked and I tried to tell her everything I could remember about my experience. Eliminating some of the unknown eliminates some of the fear. I made her a pink quilt to take with her in the hospital.
4 comments:
Cathern: What a sweet story. Good for Susan....the real Susan. I hope to come to Rockport someday and stay in her cat free house to appreciate the birds in your area.
Nice, nice story Hanna. You are a very sweet person, of course you already knew that! I LOVE that quilt!!!!!! Who won the quilts from the Middle School and Central Office I wonder?
You are more than a survivor, Catherine -you are a gift to others. I have never had cancer, but if I were to get it, I WANT YOU to tell me your story over and over. It is ALREADY inspiring, but it would be mandatory at that point. Susan is lucky in lots of ways. :)
Anita
Although your redo is fabulous, this photo is my favorite. I love that smile on your face!
Susan Fairchild
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