We have heard lives of many who are ravaged by the onslaught of cancer. Suddenly, everything comes to a halt when one is diagnosed with the big C. The world come crashing down, you are left in despair, life, it seems is attached to a fine string of hope. It was always sad to hear stories of cancer patients, what more to see them in life in every visit for their chemo cycle. Mixed reactions have always been observed in such situations. Some, very courageous, still maintain their positive outlook in life. God must have greater plans in this. There is a blessing in disguise. In each life, we shall end, and if this was the chosen way, then I accept, ridho.
Some families bond well. Children being as close to their parents as they have never been before. Shedding tears of forgiveness and remorseful for all the sin that have been done. Today may be the last day to kiss the hands of the elders. The hands that have brought us up, that have given the chance to explore the world. Thank you.
Some families are in the opposite end. When forgiveness should be sought after, some were too worried over who shall inherit the land, the cows, the house, the money in the bank! Yes, I have seen it happened.
Cancer can be prevented. At least 40% of cancers are potentially preventable. Simple practices that we can undertake and use as our good will advise to others are
- Stop tobacco use nnd avoid second hand smoke
- Limit alcohol consumption
- Avoid excessive sun exposure
- Maintain a healthy weight, through eating healthily and exercising regularly
- Protect against cancer causing infection
So, support this move by simply extending these message to others. You don't have to go very far, immediate family members will do to start of with. Yes, in line with this year's theme for World Cancer day that falls on the 4th of February, headed by the UICC, Cancer Can Be Prevented Too!
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