My mother went to the doctor today. The doctor informed her that she has cancer yet again. This is the third time. First it was her throat, then breast, and now it's on her ear. I'm assuming the cancer on her ear must be some form of skin cancer, but that's more of a guess than anything.
Naturally she is upset about it as she's been through the whole chemo/radiation thing twice already. I had to get a little harsh with her as she was doing the whole "why doesn't God just let me die" thing. I guess she's just tired of dealing with it, and I'm not sure I blame her, but I tried to make her buck up a bit and maybe piss her off enough to slap her out of the self pity thing.
I'm sure she thinks I'm cold and don't care about her but I firmly believe that attitude is everything and she has to maintain a fighting spirit to beat this crap. It's when a person gives up that illness takes over.
I am worried about her. It's not fair that she has to deal with this disease yet again, but life isn't fair and I know this but it doesn't make it any easier. But one has to fight it to the bitter end or there's just no point.
Any prayers, regardless of religious conviction or spirituality, would be greatly appreciated.