tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003942465117300316.post8226129535199594557..comments2023-10-28T06:17:43.601-04:00Comments on my lung cancer odyssey: the biggest looser – lung cancer fundingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14000299655117252000noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003942465117300316.post-79215506636375021072012-10-02T18:02:53.280-04:002012-10-02T18:02:53.280-04:00Lynn thanks for sharing this comment. What is with...Lynn thanks for sharing this comment. What is with the whole 'I didn't deserve' look? What does that say about people that can see it on us? It reminds me of the myth of the ugly baby. Is any one really going to tell a couple their baby is ugly? Is anyone really going to tell me, "you deserved cancer"?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14000299655117252000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003942465117300316.post-48230331781418008312012-10-02T15:48:42.931-04:002012-10-02T15:48:42.931-04:00Patrick I wrote a status on my FB one night about ...Patrick I wrote a status on my FB one night about the stigma of lung cancer. Yes I was a smoker, but I don't feel that I deserved to get cancer. I told a close friend of mine that I was tired of getting the "look" when I told people I have lung cancer. She told me I was just feeling guilty and that they really didn't think I deserved cancer. I said,"guilty?" Another feeling to add to the many others that I have over this disease.<br />There is another cancer group that doesn't get discussed very often and that must be the idea of talking about children dying. But, childhood cancer seems to be taboo also. <br />I think you are right about some of the organizations consolidating.<br />Thank you for sharing your walk with this disease.lynn Gauvainhttp://www.facebook.com/lynn.gauvainnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003942465117300316.post-78775532961240727152012-09-24T13:00:57.687-04:002012-09-24T13:00:57.687-04:00The lack of financial support for lung cancer is s...The lack of financial support for lung cancer is scary. I feel that it has everything to do with people thinking that lung cancer is only caused by lifestyle choices. Therefore, those who get it deserve it. What a silly way to think about any disease- lung cancer to diabetes. kimmywinkhttp://aquariusvscancer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003942465117300316.post-7159510972695819512012-09-19T13:19:34.584-04:002012-09-19T13:19:34.584-04:00Patrick until I read your blog it didn't reall...Patrick until I read your blog it didn't really hit me about the lack of lung cancer support.<br />I was diagnosed in Feb., so this is all new to me. I happened upon your blog while looking for help with fundraising ideas. <br />I am thankful to have a blog to read that is honest and doesn't sugar coat the journey we are all on.<br />Bless you. I will stop in again.<br />LynnLynn Gauvainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10496792800530029267noreply@blogger.com