My Life Story with Cancer -- page 2
by Mary Walker
When he told me that, I could not believe it. I didn't know anyone in my family who had cancer. I said to myself, "Why me?" I worried most about the surgery. I thought they would give me anesthesia and I wouldn't wake up. But I knew I had to have it for my health.
I think it scared my mother more than me. The doctor had explained to me what he was going to do, but I was upset. I didn't half listen to him about the surgery. The nurses wanted me to walk around to get my strength, but I didn't want to be bothered. When I'm in pain I don't want to have anyone hovering over me.