The Unexpected Journey - a friend's experience with cancer General Chat

[Deleted member 63]

I originally found this place via being an admin for Wondercafe2, a board that uses the same software. One of my co-admins and co-founders of the board has recently started a new feature using articles that explores her journey through treatment for cervical cancer a few years ago. Thought I would drop the link here for anyone who might find it interesting or even helpful. It's the Canadian healthcare system, so some differences from the NHS that most of you are familiar with, but has some valuable reflections on health and life regardless of your location.

The Unexpected Journey

When they said, "Hey conversations about cancer don't make me squirm", she said "Hold my beer."

www.wondercafe2.ca

 

[Gemma]

Thanks for sharing. A really good insight into the emotional rollercoaster someone has to deal with while receiving treatment for a cancer diagnosis.

I see this was originally posted on Facebook and there is quite a few support messages - when something like this happens it's one of the only times I find that social media can be a real benefit.

Glad that JayneWonders is doing well now

 

[Mouth]

I've not read all of her journey but that's a good read. My sister-in-law kept a diary/blog when she went through breast cancer treatment and the support she received even virtual strangers really helped her immensely.

A really good insight into the emotional rollercoaster someone has to deal with while receiving treatment for a cancer diagnosis.

You'll know yourself the emotional rollercoaster for the person in treatment and their loved ones. The journey, especially at the start can be daunting, chemotherapy or radiotherapy can break eve the strongest person but it is not always all doom and gloom.