Last Sunday, i took my family out for breadfast in my old neigbourhood, i really love going back to my old place, the place that saw me growing up, the place that witnessed my philandering past(hahahahah), the place that was so synonmous with good memories as far as i am concerned, and i just love going back.......
As i was seating down with my family, suddenly i saw a frail, very skinny lady wearing a large-framed sun glasses, her steps were like hampered by her infirmed body and slowly she took the seat across my table, i thought i knew her but then again it just could not be her, the person i knew was not like this, so i stopped short at greeting her.
Shortly after which i saw my friend, i called out to him " hello Ah Moh, long time no see man" happily he responded in Hokkien. " ya man long time no see" he took the seat next to the skinny lady, then my mind suddenly became confused and i was asking myself, " Could this be the wife of Ah Moh's" indeed she was and indeed she really looked so different that i wished it was not her.
I walked over to Ah Moh, before i could say anything, Ah Moh sensing my curiousity and concern, without hesitation he just said, " yup, my wife is suffering from CANCER " i knew at that moment that i did not wish to ask further, because as far as i was concerned CANCER was CANCER irrespective which part of our body it took its ruthless dwelling. I bent over and extended my hand and wished my friend's wife a good life, (that's what i really wanted for her, sincerely)
CANCER, what a feared and dreaded word, i really wish it doesnt exist at all, but then again i know i will be a fool to think likewise. You know i really dont like to hear this suddenly out of the blue when someone says this to me, " You know ah, Eugene, so and so got CANCER now" or " you know kah, Eugene, so and so just died last week because of CANCER" or the worst ever heard " So and so die already because of CANCER, and his so and so also die of CANCER not too long ago"
It is funny, isnt it? With the wonderous and the most magical mind of human, we can come out with the out of the world and perhaps the most advanced invention that have us all in awe, sadly we just cant invent just one thing that can wipe out CANCER from the face of the earth. Why is it so? could it be some kind of consipracy theory that allows the onslaught of CANCER to continue so that some corporations can make tonnes of money at our desperation and making us helpless at their mercy? you tell me.
We can conquer the moon, star and may be the Sun, but day by day thousands upon thousands are being conquered and vanquished by CANCER.
It broke my heart when i saw Ah Moh's wife, it really did.
P/S : May be life can be better and freer, if we choose to make it simpler.
Cancer is a deadly disease. Eventually it can genetic, or effected (by the environment and sorts). the most important is to stay healthy, watch our diet and daily exercise.
ReplyDeleteElse, early detection is the best to prevent it from going any bad.
My wishes to your friend's wife.
It will break anyone's heart, not just you bro. My father in-law died of cancer. It is sad to see how my dad looked like, days before he passed away.
ReplyDeletecancer -> skinny -> pain -> suffer ->death..the unbreakable chain.
ReplyDeleteYes..cancer is a deadly disease. 4 of my aunts died of cancer. It is scary. Hopefully you friend's wife can fight against this disease and get well.
ReplyDeleteso pity...cancer is scary.that is why we should feel appreciate everyday
ReplyDeleteit is sad to know someone who has contracted the disease...i hope her spirit is strong
ReplyDeletemy dad left us after almost a year battle with brain cancer.
ReplyDeleteI understand how your friend feels.
My heart goes out to her.
I hate cancer! The sound of it is enough to make me rage! :( My mum was taken away by cancer too! Arrgghh... :(
ReplyDeleteJust cared for you today bro. Have a nice day. :)
ReplyDeleteMaybe it's the priorities. If the world channeled their efforts and resources into battling all these diseases, Im sure a cure is there.
ReplyDeleteYes, a really dreaded disease...and personally, I feel that once, one has the misfortune of getting it, it;s best to just go quickly... No point dragging on and on as it is a real torture, unbearable suffering - taking its toll not only on the victim but the loved ones. Really sad...and all we can do is to pray that God may in His mercy spare us!!
ReplyDeletedeep inside me, I have this fear of getting cancer. Can't stand the pain and I don't want my loved ones to see me in pain. I'd rather die a quick death.
ReplyDeleteYes, the most feared and dreaded word is the Capital C... sigh.. i understand what u said.. so many so many... people affected... it is so common nowadays and it is a very fearsome disease... sigh...
ReplyDeletePlease tell Ah Moh that his wife should try to drink tea like "Misai Kuching=Cats whisker" daily, take Pineapples at least daily with a few slices, lemon juice, apples, many vegetable and fruits..potatoes leaves daily in larger quantity..
ReplyDeleteBut please not on PERSERVED VEGETABLES at all, lesser diary products like milk, cheese, butter..
No joke on CAncer.. a person can just collapse and gone!
My mom is a person who has proven that cancer is caused and CURED by the mind. no joke.
ReplyDeleteMy mom is a worrisome person. That's how cancer came...Cancer is a sign of negativity in the person.
A person may seemed to be smiling on the outside, but if he/she is someone who worries alot INTERNALLY, Cancer may just knock on the door.
After that she was diagnosed with Cancer for the 1st time, she changed her mindset, and even though she had relapse 3 times! It didn't take her life, she was completely cured. The power of the mind, conquers the disease.
indeed it's sad when we know someone has a disease..
ReplyDeleteMy mum died of cancer when I was 10and my aunt is a breast cancer survivor. Anything to do with the word cancer makes me very sad indeed.
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