Nathan,
My girlfriend was diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer in November. It was absolutely devastating but she has remained super positive. She just had her second to last chemo round last week and is looking forward to being done and over with it. Then there's the of surgery and radiation to come. But it will come and it will pass and she'll be stronger than ever.
In the beginning, I had a lot of anxiety through this whole thing. I've always felt like the protector and not being able to do so caused me to panic. Then I realized she needs me to be there for her more than anything. Massage her when she's sore, motivate her when she's feeling down, push her higher when shes feeling up.
It's so cliche to say, but never lose hope. Your girl went through boot-camp in November. She's a battle-hardened soldier now, and you are her air support. Keep fighting with her tooth and nail! Never stop kicking, biting, punching the crap out of that cancer. You guys will make it together!... At our cancer center, there's a bell on the wall that's rung by a cancer survivor's last day of treatment, signifying victory. Last week at chemo, we walked into the lobby to see a middle-aged woman surrounded by her family. She walked down the hall toward the bell, grabbed the pull and gave it a big ol' ring. Everyone in the lobby stood up, clapped and cheered. Through her tears, you could see the overwhelming relief and joy on her face. I lost it. lol I literally ran out of the building and broke down. It was so emotional seeing someone win their war.
There are bells being rung all over the world every day, Nathan. Always remember that. Medical technology of today has come a longgg way from what it used to be.
Keep her happy, motivated, and never lose hope!
