Living with Stomach Cancer

In December 2006 I lost my uncle to stomach cancer. He lived 3 years after his diagnosis… Those were 3 very hard years for my family and I. The couple of months seemed surreal and when he was gone I felt bad and did not want him to be gone. I realize though that I was selfish to want to keep him alive and suffering.

His cancer progressed very rapidly and for the worst. I remember though he was very at peace with knowing that it was his time to go. I learned from him and his acceptance that I too had to accept what God had planned for his life. Saying goodbye was and continues to be hard but at least I know that he is no longer suffering.

Now almost 2 years later a very close family friend has been diagnosed with if not the same, similar cancer. I am scared. The biggest fear is too lose him. He is only 35 years old. I trust though that things go well and we can all live through this.