Col had stage 1V colon cancer, he was 47 years. A brilliant man and mentor to so many of his Math students, they loved him. Col had an amazing and wicked sense of humour. Often I didn't "get" it, he would explain.
He found lumps on his neck. After investigation, it was Colon cancer and was everywhere. Symptoms? Yes, but ignored.
His battle lasted 11 months. Chemo, and Radiotherapy. Then he left us, but it had to be at home. So it was. He was 48.
After no work for both of us for a year, no money. I lost our 4 houses and declared bankruptcy. That was 5 years ago. Help? There wasn't any. My bankruptcy was for 3 years, that finished 2 years ago. Many people still hold it against me. Still see me as that bankrupt woman. They don't remember all the love and caring for Col. He was happy, just to be able to be at home. The paliative care nurses called in each day, they were a God send. Why are people so un-caring? Do they just not understand?
Col told me I was the best nurse in the world. (I am not a nurse).
That was a wonderful compliment.
Cancer is cancer, his wasn't breast cancer, but was overwhelming cancer.
We gave him a beautiful send off. Love you my Col. xxxx Your Di
Geelong, Victoria, Australia, Australia