June 11, 2022 - Turbo Cancer: The Beginning
The day before the world was turned upside down. This is where the story begins.
On this day, last year, my mom was healthy. She ate a healthy diet, did water aerobics daily, volunteered at the food pantry and had a rich, full social life.
Tomorrow is the anniversary of the day I took her to the hospital for a small lump and pain in her groin. She would be sent home with a diagnosis of constipation and possible hernia - but that diagnosis was incorrect.
Within two weeks of this day, last year - my mom’s groin pain would become so debilitating that she would lose her ability to walk. She would need round-the-clock care. As the lump in her groin would grow visibly each day, her pain and suffering would grow.
We were suddenly thrown into 6 months of fighting an invisible enemy - an enemy that was too fast and too strong.
However, on this day, last year, she was healthy. On this day, last year, I wasn’t worried about my mom at all. On this day, last year, I assumed that there was still plenty of time.
Glad to be here, and thanks.
So sorry! I love your honest writing style and the teaser of what comes next