The 'C' word
Cancer is sometimes referred to as the big C, The C word. When you say it, almost nobody wants to speak. Cancer has become such a heartbreaking word. Usually it's because it's related to the word death. Cancer is a disease where it sneaks up on you and when you find it, it's almost too late.
In December 2014, Nicola Needham was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now, at the age of 50, she faces light at the end of the tunnel, as she battles through what was a devastating condition. Discussing cancer with Nicola displayed how much strength and personal character she has had to maintain to stay positive; not only for herself, but for her closely knit, concerned family. What is probably going to be the most memorable year of Nicola’s life was actually documented by her own daughter in the form of a diary, which served as a coping mechanism for the emotional strain this put on her family. Nicola refuses to let cancer be the definition of her existence and tries to continue her daily routine which maintains a sense of normality. Grit and determination were two defining factors in Nicola’s mental battle along side the physical difficulties enforced by cancer.
In December 2014, Nicola Needham was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now, at the age of 50, she faces light at the end of the tunnel, as she battles through what was a devastating condition. Discussing cancer with Nicola displayed how much strength and personal character she has had to maintain to stay positive; not only for herself, but for her closely knit, concerned family. What is probably going to be the most memorable year of Nicola’s life was actually documented by her own daughter in the form of a diary, which served as a coping mechanism for the emotional strain this put on her family. Nicola refuses to let cancer be the definition of her existence and tries to continue her daily routine which maintains a sense of normality. Grit and determination were two defining factors in Nicola’s mental battle along side the physical difficulties enforced by cancer.