I have always been scared of getting sick and having a life-threatening disease. Fortunately for me and my immediate family, we are all healthy and strong. Even my parents are quite fit, save for my mom who has a heart condition. However, it can be controlled with diet and medication so at least it's not that bad.
Two of my friends have the dreaded cancer. One is a boy, the other the girl. The girl, G, has lung cancer while the boy, B, has colon cancer which has apparently metastasized to the bones already. G has had cancer for two years and has the means to pay for any treatment. She has undergone chemotherapy and radiation and is said to be on the way to recovery. It's sad because she has always been very careful about diet and taking care of her body. We're really good friends but her husband does not always want visitors around her. I saw her last April and hopefully I'll have a chance to visit her again.
B just got diagnosed this month although he has steadily lost weight since last year. He feared it was tuberculosis but proved to be something even worse. His primary concern is money for treatment as they are not as well off as G.
I know cancer is very common nowadays but it's still news when it happens to people you know. I haven't visited B as well because I was out of town last week and some of my friends went on ahead without me. I intend to go with them next time although I am not sure as he will be getting treatment in another city.
When I pray, I always ask for good health for everyone I love because what is the point of riches if you are not healthy enough to enjoy it.
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