Wednesday 13 May 2020

I couldn't outrun the fear


Thirty-four, thirty-five, thirty-six strokes per minute... it wasn't working. The rowing machine remained implacable and emotionless. I couldn't outrow the fear.

The doctor was having none of it.
"You're heart is beating too fast."
Confirmed shortly thereafter by the triage nurse at the hospital where I was sent.
Too much uncertainty? Too much news? Or my husband's 1st April biopsy for prostate cancer that was no April Fool's.

We were far from family when I was diagnosed with cancer in France.

Cancer, why can't you just stay the #$% away from my family?And, to present during yet another time of family distance...cruel.



4 comments:

  1. Sorry to hear this. Sending hugs. xo

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  2. Sorry to hear of these health issues. Sending positive healing thoughts your way. Will count on Australia's good doctors to work their magic.

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  3. Words fail at times like these. So unfair. At least you are now back home where you can get the best treatment. My thoughts are with you. xxx

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  4. Oh dear. Sorry to hear this news. Wishing you much strength to get through it with your husband. Caught early, prostate cancer is one of the better prognoses. Heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery! 🤞

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