“All the tests are back. I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but it’s breast cancer.”
Hearing that from the doctor sucked the wind out of my lungs. So many of my friends knew someone who had it or dealt with it themselves. My knowledge about all the stages, chemo, double mastectomies, nausea, perky replacement breasts, and weed could fill a book. I never thought I would become the latest story in my circle.
“Mark, it’s advanced. Stage 3. We’ll need to make some decisions about your options fairly quickly. The good news is you’ll lose the moobs.”
NOTE – While it is rare, about 1 out of every 100 breast cancers diagnosed in the United States is found in a man. About 500 men a year lose their lives to the disease. Everyone, check your breasts regularly!
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It does happen and true one needs to get a full body check up done once a year.
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Absolutely!
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Last year. I lost many to cancer. You are right dear Susi. We need to test for cancer yearly after a certain year of age.
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I’m sorry to hear about your losses, John. Definitely, early detection is the best way to go!
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You are right dear Susi.
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I thought you were the man.
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Biologically, no, but mentally, maybe? 😉
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Biologically woman, except the breast at the moment. No offense. 😉
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None taken, and I still have both. 🙂
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I always forget men can be forever changed by breast cancer as well. Thank you for sharing.
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You’re welcome, Belladonna!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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😢 is this someone close to you?
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No, this is fiction but relevant!
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very relevant! ❤️
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Thanks, Ruth! ❤
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Brilliant way to highlight the story. Especially the say what at the be end.
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Thanks, Pat! Glad you liked it. 🙂
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Praying for you.
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Why, Selma?
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Because I thought this was happening to you. Sounded so real. That’s why I prayed (actually put my hands together and prayed). Be well.
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lol Oh, I’m happy to have captured the realness but I’m not a man. 🙂 Thanks, Selma.
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That’s true that men do get breast cancer and should check them too.
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Absolutely! It could be a monthly ritual in any relationship!
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Yes, it can be.
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It could a whole new spin on “sexy time!” lol
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Haha! 😉
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😉
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