Where to begin. Greetings from Melbourne, Australia
My father was just days ago diagnosed with cancer of the left kidney for a second time. Previous surgery on his left kidney 3 years ago which was partially removed almost killed him while under the knife due to his physical state at the time.
My mother was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2012 and is doing well due to her proactive nature with blood tests annually however my fathers recent diagnosis on the same kidney has spread to the main vein leading to the heart which gives a surreal feeling of history repeating itself which will again possibly lead to surgery complications and prolonged recovery.
This cancer was found while he was in hospital for an un-related back procedure where tests confirmed the cancer and an associated clot which could have very well killed him in the days or weeks to come with little warning, in turn even placing others at risk if it were to hit a vital organ while he was behind the wheel of his car.
My family says he just may have a guardian angel, I call it one of life's bitter-sweet coincidences which might just give me the time to properly bond with my dad in case he does not make it thru the next month.
I truly hope within my lifetime (in my 30s) future generations will not have to so frequently be subject to these array of cell mutations which I have unfortunately witnessed several family members and friends having their lives cut short by these radical illnesses.
