Cancer Poetry II

Cancer Poetry II picks up where Cancer Poetry left off. I take you further into my journey as I learn more about the biology of the new diagnosis of cancer I received over the summer; the resources available to me; treatment plan options; continue to research my options as they are presented to me; and learn more about frightening reality of how the radiation therapy I had last time affects the outcome of my treatment this time. A new diagnosis of cancer less than five years after the first one is a sobering fact. Finding out I may be a candidate for research in Seattle trying to identify a gene that I may carry causing multiple cancer diagnosis is grim news. The poems are raw, real, brutally honest as I struggle to deal with avoiding the further plummet to rock bottom as I am unable to settle a contentious divorce that has been going on for four years and unable to support myself or work during recovery. The living nightmare of being faced with losing my breasts, my health, my ability to earn money as well as being forced deeper into poverty and avoid a likely eviction during my recovery from a major surgery as well as my fight to provide security, safety and a home for my children. Cancer Poetry II is a real, raw, intimate journey into my life, a single mom fighting for her life while protecting her children at the same time.

Through the growing obstacles I try to keep my optimism and hope. Some days I’m more successful than others. I don’t know what will happen next. No one ever knows what life has in store for us. I do know that I have more inner strength than I will ever realize. The same is true of you. When times are their toughest and you feel like quitting, never give up know that each new day brings new discoveries new options. Each new day brings hope. I wish you all the best life has to offer.