70. Dealing With Cancer: Part V
My sister-in-law’s hair had completely grown back; she was looking extremely strong and healthy again. Everything seemed to be getting back to normal except for the “coolness” I began to feel from her whenever we were together. A few times I felt that she looked at me with a feeling of disdain and often it seemed she would walk out of the room whenever I entered. Then again, perhaps it was just in my imagination.
There had been no major change with my Father, other than he seemed to be losing a little weight. His spirits were still high. We were concerned because it had been over a year since his doctor had given my Mother some papers to sign and my Mother hadn’t signed them. My Father had requested that in the event any hospitalization might be required, no extraordinary methods or machines were to be used to artificially prolong his life.
One of my classmates had selected the subject of breast cancer on which to do her thesis film project. I had decided to “go public” and volunteer to be one of her interviewees. I met with her and her producer to tell them of my breast cancer; I still remember their stunned looks and speechlessness. They obviously felt awkward as if they were not sure whether to believe me or not. They said they would call me and never did.
In the meantime, I was still having occasional breakfast get-togethers with some of my fashion industry associates. It was at one of these meetings that Joan revealed her cancer had returned. It had been six years since her breast cancer ordeal and she thought she had it licked. This time the cancer was in her bones and she had begun some very aggressive chemo and radiation therapy. We couldn’t get over how rapidly she began to physically weaken, not to mention how the drugs were altering her personality and state of mind.
By now I was visiting Dr. P once every three months instead of every three weeks. I convinced Joan to accompany me one time just to observe how he worked with me. I was hoping that she would be a little open to seeking additional therapy, outside of her traditional medicine approach. I knew Dr. P would not advise anything contrary to what was already being prescribed, but he would suggest some supplements to help strengthen her body in order to do more battle. Any illness causes imbalance and depletion of natural minerals needed for repair work. More importantly, he would be able to help determine more proper dosages of the medications she was already taking.
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