Community | October 02, 2011 | 3 comments

Why I envy people with cancer

source: http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2011/10/02/why-i-envy-people-with-cancer/

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That headline probably sounds like the dumbest thing anybody ever said, doesn’t it? In truth, though, I mean it as a profound compliment. Let me explain why.

Today is LiveStong Day and it’s also Susan Komen Race for the Cure Day here in Denver. Earlier this morning, roughly 50,000 people participated in the Race for the Cure over at Pepsi Center, and annually there are about 130 such races worldwide.
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3 comments // Why I envy people with cancer

  • wynnmeg61
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      wynnmeg61  

    • That all sounds so wonderful, however, it is baloney. If you get the big C and are poor and without health insurance, you are still screwed. What difference does it all make when those at the bottom still get to die of treatable disease?

      Cancer, dropped me from the working poor to the just plain poor. I have now been sentenced to death in truth. So don't go thinking that there is so much support out there for Cancer patients. It is only out there for the middle-class and above.

    • 8 months ago
  • cmc101
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      cmc101  
    • wynnmeg61:

      I am one of those poor persons I have survived 5 years cancer free and don't wish the C on anybody. That fear is worse than a dog tearing at your throat.
      It is hard to overcome but you can

    • 8 months ago
  • wynnmeg61
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      wynnmeg61  
    • cmc101:

      It isn't a matter of fear - it is a matter of being unable to get medical care when you don't have money or insurance. You can only survive if you can get the care.

      I am glad you had a way to get the treatment and survive, congratulations. I sincerely hope you can beat even more milestones.

    • 8 months ago
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