DeniseC

Oh I like that one. Thanks. I was going to go for the more abrupt approach like up yours but that one was good too.

My mother was dx with lung cancer back in June, I find it very frustrating that when I tell people about her diagnosis the first question I am asked is "was she a smoker?" When I say yes I get the knowing nod, as if that explains why she got it. From what I have read smoking is not the only contributing factor to lung cancer. I am not condoning smoking but I sometimes feel as if people think that smoker's are more deserving of the disease. I feel like people don't ask women with breast cancer if they have breasts and then say ohhh well that explains it. Am I the only one who feels this way?

Your story caught my eye because my mom recently was given the same diagnosis. It is great news that your dad is doing so well and gives me hope. I have went through so many ranges of emotions and in the meantime putting on a brave face for my mom. I always feel like I should be doing more some way to comfort her or make her more relaxed and less stressed, any suggestions? Thank you.