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Got a Minute

We need to talk I was at the doctor Lump Biopsy Malignant Don’t cry Too early to tell I’m scared Take care of them I love you Goodbye

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Karen Jones

Date: 9/22/2023 5:34:00 AM

I too have lost a lot of family to cancer. Recently within 5 years a 24 year old cousin to breast cancer. She was still a virgin who never stop believing she couldn't beat it. Her mom would die months later we think it broke her heart because she too had survived breast cancer. Great write to bring about awareness and conversations.

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 9/24/2023 7:44:00 PM

Oh Karen. I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to you and your family.

The Situation

Date: 9/19/2023 6:15:00 PM

Early detection maybe cut away.

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 9/19/2023 7:11:00 PM

Early detection is the key. Some of my friends had never been to the doctor until they got ill.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/18/2023 6:52:00 PM

I still remember the phone call… Sis: How you doing? Me: Great! Sis: Well, you won’t be after I tell you what I have to say Me: I grow somber Sis: Mom has cancer…months later mom feels victorious, rings the bell signifying her last chemo, shortly thereafter dies from an infection. Going through the worst sucks!

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 9/19/2023 2:36:00 PM

So sorry that you and your family had to experience such grief. Thinking that she was victorious over such an evil only to be laid low by infection, must have been devastating. Hugs to you and your family my friend.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/18/2023 6:50:00 PM

Ouch!

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 9/19/2023 2:39:00 PM

No matter how many people you know that has been affected by cancer, you are never prepared to have this conversation.

Bill Baker

Date: 9/18/2023 5:34:00 PM

I heard this conversation, my dad and the doctor. Not something anyone should have to go through, but we have to play the cards we're given. I read the comments below, so I know it's not you; I thankful for that. May my prayer comfort you as you reflect on those you love that have passed due to cancer, my friend. Blessings, Jerry Bill

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 9/19/2023 2:44:00 PM

Thank you so much Bill. So sorry for your loss. True, we will have to play the hand we're delt. I can say, if I was diagnosed, that I would do this or I would do that. But I hope I never have to find out.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 9/18/2023 12:00:00 PM

i join with your other readers in hoping that this is not true, jerry. if it is, i wish you all the best and hope that things work out well for you...

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 9/18/2023 1:24:00 PM

My many thanks to you Ilene. My daughter and her husband are both cancer survivors. I am so grateful to modern medicine. But early detection is the answer. Many in my family were not so fortunate.

Christina Bowring

Date: 9/18/2023 5:52:00 AM

Jerry, I too, hope this is not true my friend. Those last few lines are heartbreaking and profound. Sending you a hug. Take care.

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 9/18/2023 1:19:00 PM

Thank you, Christina. I have not personally had cancer but the list of my family and friends who have suffered through it is an enormous one. Even one person is too many to have to have this conversation.

Jan Allison

Date: 9/17/2023 2:54:00 PM

Went through this with my hubby, cancer is a cruel disease Jerry. hugs Jan xx

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 9/18/2023 1:16:00 PM

Hugs to you Jan. It is a monster. Even worse when kids are involved.

Deb M

Date: 9/17/2023 2:29:00 PM

Not true l hope jerry? Debx

Deb M
Date: 9/18/2023 2:31:00 PM

Oh l am relieved its not you Jerry! Debx

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 9/18/2023 1:15:00 PM

Not for me, but there are only 6 of the fifteen kids left in my family. Unfortunately, I am all too familiar with how this conversation goes.