Dry erase board John spotted (and captured) at a doc visit
Losing track of the hurt of cancer is kind of like forgetting how painful childbirth is — yes, it’s kind of a blur, even though I remember clearly barking at my husband while in labor with my first child, “Why would anyone do this twice?” Then I did it again, 2 years and 5 months later.
I know, if you are fighting cancer at this very moment, you might think I’m crazy, suggesting you will block out of your mind how horrible it can be. But I did, and I know this because yesterday, I sat in a dentist chair (after three months of complete and utter avoidance), and while getting my first-ever crown, I cried.
A crown. Not surgery to remove a deadly tumor, or poisonous chemo or skin-scorching radiation. I cried because of the pain caused by the needle used to numb my mouth. Five years after the horrors of cancer, and a shot in the mouth brings me to tears. Clearly, I’ve forgotten.
See, life does get better.
Then you cry.
Tags: childbirth, crown, cry, dentist, pain
You are so right! I was diagnosed a year and half ago, and at the time, I thought – how am I going to get thru this and will my life ever be the same. But you get the strength you need to get thru, don’t you? Your blog is great! You really have a way to put it all into words. Thank you!
Newly diagnosed, having undergone a bilateral mastectomy, I can’t wait until the day I can look back at the pain that comes with cancer. You have given me hope and I’m so happy to have found you!
Reading how comforting your words are to so many that are going through cancer…..really makes me proud to call you my friend. I have said all along what an inspiration you are and everytime someone comments on your blog…I am reminded of that. You are truly a special person and there is no other like you. Stay strong!!!
Thank you, April! I really appreciate that you keep reading and checking in on me!
Right on – I am a survivor of more than 13 years, however, I am still fighting. I just had the first mircosurgery (lymphadema bypass) on my left arm for the treatment of my constantly swollen arm. I think this new sugery can help women that are struggling with this condition. No one really knows about this surgery yet. I go for my post-op appt on March 2nd to UTSW in Dallas, Texas. This surgery has been performed about a dozen times in Houston and a few in LA and that’s basically it. I am very excited about it. I posted a letter to the editor of the Dallas Morning news. Hopefully, there will be a write up on it. I also plan to the go the tv medical reporters and exclaim that there is a surgical procedure now to help with this maddening condition. Here’s to all of the survivors!!!
Thank God for the ability to block out things that are painful. I’m so glad that you don’t have to relive that pain every day. It is a hope and a comfort for many to read your blog and realize that no matter what is going on it the very moment, life gets better!
Thank God for the ability to block out things that are painful. I’m so glad that you don’t have to relive that pain every day. It is a hope and a comfort for many to read your blog and realize that no matter what is going on it the very moment, life gets better!
Hi
I have come across this blog and feel the same
http://taabudesai.blogspot.com/2010/03/cancer-is-not-curable.html
I felt that she has really undergone the pain of the diseases.
Love this post, too.