Well, my sister has gotten bad news and good news.
And it’s the same news.
She has breast cancer. And it has spread to various spots. That’s the bad news.
She has breast cancer. And, according to her doctors, medical advances have given them many more tools to attack or manage this type of cancer than many others. That, they say, is the good news.
They’ve already launched her into a hormone therapy program, which I’ve just been reading about. At least one spot will likely call for radiation treatments.
But this avoids the physical toll of chemotherapy, which filled her late husband’s final time with the misery of terrible side effects. Bonnie is very clear that she doesn’t want to chase a few extra weeks of life in light of those side effects.
But knowing what she’s facing, and knowing that it’s far better than what we all feared, has raised her spirits.
Bonnie still has a long way to go, so keep your positive energy flowing her way.
And today we prepare for the arrival of Tropical Storm Darby.
Wish us all luck!
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Sorry to hear about Bonnie’s cancer diagnosis. But good to know that her doctors think there is hope. With her medical needs in good hands, you and the rest of her ohana can provide the rest of the support and comfort she will need to beat and recover from her illness. For example, everyone taking steps to reduce her stress and worries will not only give her peace of mind, but *might* actually help her physically.
https://integrativeoncology-essentials.com/2012/04/anticancer-lifestyle-stress-reduction-101/
My best to Bonnie! I had breast cancer also and refused chemo for the less frightening path and that was 7 years ago so it does work! Be brave for her but be SURE she gets to voice her concerns openly. I know that all the well wishers can be overpowering and left me with a sense of being on display though they only meant the best. I had someone who didn’t mind that I needed to complain about all the attention and understood I meant nothing negative. He is my safe place to go when I need to unload. Bonnie might need that too! I will pray for all of you during this tough time!
Good luck and best wishes to your sister.
Oh Bonnie… Sending love, prayers and positive vibes your way. Take care…! ?
All the most positive and best thoughts to your sister and to your family – I hope to hear that the treatments work as proposed – lets all keep our fingers and toes crossed!