Perusing today's New York Times, I came across another terrific article dealing with the challenging topic of What Not to Say to a Cancer Patient. The author includes tips shared before, yet these always bear repeating, especially as we head into a season heavy with gatherings.
As the captain of a cancer-fighting team, many of these suggestions go beyond conversations with the patient herself (or himself). Please consider this when talking with family and close friends of a cancer warrior.
The author notes that every cancer is different - an important fact that is daily changing the approach to treating cancer. Each patient presents uniquely and will respond to the treatment in an individual way. While Deana has been termed the rock star of her trial, there are plenty of others who unfortunately did not have the excellent results Deana has been experiencing. For them, we hope that new opportunities will present themselves...soon.
For us, last Monday was treatment day. For those readers following our journey, my sister is doing VERY well and we are VERY grateful... and as I constantly share, lucky to be in the care of the outstanding team at Emory's Winship Cancer Center.
In our family's faith, the season of advent began yesterday. It is a time of waiting and preparation. In addition to my constant gratitude that Deana is here to celebrate another Christmas, I will continue to wait for a day when there will be a cure for all cancers. And - I will not cease in my preparations, remaining focused and advocating at every turn, for Deana and her fellow warriors.
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