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Living with DyingArrow
Age 71-80
Interview 26  

Interview 26

Age at Interview: 75
Sex: Female
Age at Diagnosis: 74
Background: Orthoptist (retired), widow, 4 children
Brief outline:Diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2002, followed by surgery and chemotherapy.


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Illness has made her appreciate her life, her family and friends and she is determined to enjoy every moment.

 



But the good thing that has come out of it is that it was like a wake up call, life doesn't go on forever. Apart from cancer I'm getting old. I can't run about with children the way I used to and take them to museums and things. But the good thing is I have a lot of friends because I have so many outside interests. 

I was surprised at how very loving and kind they were. I had, I suppose in the first instance, I had about sixty cards from various people, all so loving and kind and so this has made me appreciate life and made me appreciate my family and friends and so this the good side and I'm determined to enjoy every moment of the life that I've got, which I do. 

I love being with the children and I love my garden, I like gardening. I can do a bit at a time. So there is some good out of evil, you know, you've got to make it the way you want it to.
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