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[Preds]

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@LilacTree wrote:

I do agree he, and and anyone else, should do what he wants to do, and I should not judge him.  I apologize for singling him out, that was wrong.

on the whole, I guess I just don’t understand the concept that anyone facing such a diagnosis feels he/she has to be “brave” about it.  It’s bad enough knowing one’s days are numbered, but then to have to pretend on top of that doesn’t seem right to me either.

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When we are given an "experation" date, we have to be brave and "pretend" that it's ok.  We have to gather our strength and decide what to do with the knowledge just provided.  We cry, scream, get mad, hurt, and every other thing you can think of.  At least I did.

Going to work kept me in a routine that I was comfortable with.  It helped me get through some very bad times.  Family and friends helped and understood.  I have now passed my first "experation" dates and each day is another blessing.  I have retired due to other health reasons, but working during the past year kept me from going nuts.  Or even crazier.  I know my days are numbered, but aren't we all?  I may go long before this cancer gets me.

People didn't understand me either.  They expected me to retire immediately and take lots of vacations.  That was not me!  Never was.

Try not to worry about what will happen @LilacTree .  We all know it will at some point.  That we can't change.  Be thanful for each day you wake up.  Even when you're in pain ... you are able to open your eyes and share love with your girls.  That's living.

[ScarletDove]

This is his life to live as he sees fit until he draws his last breath.....this is our own life!  God bless Mr. Alex Trebek--he is one tough cookie!

[JaneMarple]

I was sitting next to my sister when she got the call that she cancer, I took the news worse than she did. After a few hours of tears a a few glasses of wine, she has taken the bull by the horns and has been a tower of strength for everyone in the family. She is not defeated and refuses to have a pity party.

It's up to the individual on how they choose to live their life.

[Ketra]

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@Preds wrote:

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@LilacTree wrote:

I do agree he, and and anyone else, should do what he wants to do, and I should not judge him.  I apologize for singling him out, that was wrong.

on the whole, I guess I just don’t understand the concept that anyone facing such a diagnosis feels he/she has to be “brave” about it.  It’s bad enough knowing one’s days are numbered, but then to have to pretend on top of that doesn’t seem right to me either.

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When we are given an "experation" date, we have to be brave and "pretend" that it's ok.  We have to gather our strength and decide what to do with the knowledge just provided.  We cry, scream, get mad, hurt, and every other thing you can think of.  At least I did.

Going to work kept me in a routine that I was comfortable with.  It helped me get through some very bad times.  Family and friends helped and understood.  I have now passed my first "experation" dates and each day is another blessing.  I have retired due to other health reasons, but working during the past year kept me from going nuts.  Or even crazier.  I know my days are numbered, but aren't we all?  I may go long before this cancer gets me.

People didn't understand me either.  They expected me to retire immediately and take lots of vacations.  That was not me!  Never was.

Try not to worry about what will happen @LilacTree .  We all know it will at some point.  That we can't change.  Be thanful for each day you wake up.  Even when you're in pain ... you are able to open your eyes and share love with your girls.  That's living.

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@Preds You said that so beautifully. Thank you for sharing your most intimate thoughts and feelings with us about something so personal. It helped me and I know it will help others.  God bless you.😊

[Bri369]

(((Preds)))

[jackthebear]

no right or wrong here.

however we should consider that this is more a PR statement to beat the tabloids and gossips blogs before they break the story

saw a picture of him earlier this week  and I thought he didn't look well or he was thinner 

[Skididdy]

I say let the man do whatever he wants without judgement.

BRAVERY is a word that means something different to everyone.

What a thing to face ?!!!!!

[PamfromCT]

I do hope and pray Alex beats the odds and survives.

Lost a dear friend to cancer several years ago.  We were sisters of the heart.  Began with breast cancer, thought early and cured.  Wrong.  After a time, ovarian cancer.  Was terrible, and she was brave.  But once in a while ....

Right now two people I know are fighting this monster.

One, a distant relative, already lost one eye.  Cancer is now back, on the other side of his face.

The other, a young mother, relative to an IL.  Had to wait til baby was born, and now will be going to Boston for surgery.

Head cancer, as well.  Has two little kids, as well as baby.

I hope and pray to God for cures.  The treatments for some cancers are tougher than others, so I have heard.  Maybe, just maybe, miracles can happen here.  All everyone can do is the best they can.  

Pam

[YorkieonmyPillow]

People

@LilacTree  Has already said she was wrong, she apologized - what more do you want?

She probably doesn't even feel good herself.

As for Alex Trebec, I'm sorry he has cancer.

@LilacTree 

[goldensrbest]

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@YorkieonmyPillow wrote:

People

@LilacTree  Has already said she was wrong, she apologized - what more do you want?

She probably doesn't even feel good herself.

As for Alex Trebec, I'm sorry he has cancer.

@LilacTree 

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Yes, either people refuse to see that she meant no harm, did not mean what people keep  jumping on her on her,how totally un kind they are.