What helped me through cancer? Weed
When people about to start chemotherapy ask what helped me through cancer, I give them a list, writes Renata Gortan. Weed is at the top of it.
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I was quite attached to my breasts
It was like having a guillotine hanging over me. I thought it would only be lumpectomy, chemo, radiation and hormone therapy. Instead, things got a lot more complicated.
Spare me the platitudes and get me some chocolate
When someone you know is going through something like chemo, don’t spout BS about how getting through it will make them stronger. Just supply them with chocolates/wine/coffee/magazines/flowers.
Why I embraced being bald
One of my biggest fears going into chemo was losing my hair. Now that it’s happened I can see why I was so scared: it’s the big signifier that you’re sick. But it also means the drugs are working.
‘It’s not cancer’ I told myself. I was wrong
I had to wait a week for the results of the mammogram and biopsy. People say the worst thing is not knowing. It’s not true — at least while waiting you can kid yourself there’s nothing wrong.
Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/journalists/vanessa-croll/page/40