Pancreatic cancer does not discriminate. It is unforgiving and can strike at any time. Often it sits silent, waiting for the exact moment to show itself. Do you have it, do I? How can we know? We can't. There are no early detection tests in place. If you have it most likely you found out late in the game. Most do. Am I scared? Yes. Should you be? Yes.
For the second time in less than a year, I have received a phone call that basically begins with, "I have pancreatic cancer." If you are following you know the first call. I am so heartbroken over the outcome of that one. I miss my mom and I don't know how to handle that. I was having a particularly sad weekend. We had a birthday party and she wasn't there. She should have been. So I did what I always do, I cried. The party was sweet and memorable, but her absence was well noticed. I know, it will get better.
Sometimes I think I am just about as low as I can be then I get punched in the stomach. That is what happened yesterday.
Second phone call.
"I was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer." That is what I heard. My first response was shock. I suddenly felt even lower. Not again. Not one more person. How does this keep happening? How do I help this friend who in my heart is like family? I know what is in store for him. I know the road. How do I help him fight? Fortunately, he has more in his favor than my mom. I know that, but it is quite possible that he will fight for the rest of his life.
I hate pancreatic cancer and you should too. It will strike again, that is certain. The only line of true defense is research. I can make a difference. YOU can make a difference. YOU have a dollar, I know you do. Find it, donate it. Then after you get over feeling good that you have helped, get your friends and family to donate. That is the only way we will put a stop to this evil beast that takes over lives.
If you aren't scared, you should be.
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