Pat ElliottExpertHERWriterGuideBlogger(reply to Anonymous)
Hi Anon - I'm so glad that you found EmpowHER and that this thread was helpful to you, especially in the early days of trying to understand and deal with your diagnosis. For many people with cancer the diagnosis date becomes a "cancerversary" date, with life divided into the "before" and "after" period, no matter what type of cancer or the stage of the cancer at diagnosis. We are all in a special club that we did not choose to join, and those who are not in our club often have no idea what dues we pay.
I'd like to extend an invitation to you to stay in touch here and to also come back and post to this thread in six months and share your thoughts about what others say...or don't say. If you are like me and most other cancer patients I know your HEALTH is going to be your top priority and a lot of good information and tools are going to come into your life, as well as some great people who you don't even know yet who will surprise you and delight you with their comfort and support. You will be able to sort out the people who have your best interests at heart; the people who are uneducated but mean well; the people who are clueless and always will be and the people who are good for your soul. What I'm trying to say is that all of that stuff will sort itself out, and isn't worth your time and attention as you deal with the impact of this cancer on your life and your family.
If you have specific concerns and questions along the way I encourage you to join the site and submit an "Ask" or "Share" so that we can help you get the information you need. We don't know you - yet - but I can assure you we are concerned, we do get it, and we will help you in your journey.
Take care, Pat
EmpowHER Cancer Guide
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Hi Anon - I'm so glad that you found EmpowHER and that this thread was helpful to you, especially in the early days of trying to understand and deal with your diagnosis. For many people with cancer the diagnosis date becomes a "cancerversary" date, with life divided into the "before" and "after" period, no matter what type of cancer or the stage of the cancer at diagnosis. We are all in a special club that we did not choose to join, and those who are not in our club often have no idea what dues we pay.
June 18, 2010 - 4:23pmI'd like to extend an invitation to you to stay in touch here and to also come back and post to this thread in six months and share your thoughts about what others say...or don't say. If you are like me and most other cancer patients I know your HEALTH is going to be your top priority and a lot of good information and tools are going to come into your life, as well as some great people who you don't even know yet who will surprise you and delight you with their comfort and support. You will be able to sort out the people who have your best interests at heart; the people who are uneducated but mean well; the people who are clueless and always will be and the people who are good for your soul. What I'm trying to say is that all of that stuff will sort itself out, and isn't worth your time and attention as you deal with the impact of this cancer on your life and your family.
If you have specific concerns and questions along the way I encourage you to join the site and submit an "Ask" or "Share" so that we can help you get the information you need. We don't know you - yet - but I can assure you we are concerned, we do get it, and we will help you in your journey.
Take care, Pat
EmpowHER Cancer Guide
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