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How Cancer Contributes To Society

This Fight Will Be Won

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How Cancer Contributes To Society
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Cancer is a disease that affects people all over the world. It really sucks having the people that you love in so much pain. I know it is making them stronger, but there should be a cure for it so that they no longer have to go through hell.

My grandfather(s) died of cancer. Granted, they smoked a lot in their lives but that did not mean that the disease should have taken over. I didn't get to meet my dad's birth father because of the disease. Who knows what could have occurred if he would still be alive today. My dad's step dad I did get the chance to meet and I am so grateful of the memories we made together. Life is about making memories when times are tough I guess. Even the smallest of things can mean the day to someone. So send that text message or make that phone call to your loved ones who are still here on this Earth.

I really think all cancers can be cured. This would include breast cancer, which this month is dedicated towards. My neighbor was just diagnosed with breast cancer, so she is fighting this awful disease as we speak. I believe that she is a fighter and can beat cancer. She has been through a lot in her life, and I think that if we as a society stand up to cancer right now then her fight will be quicker to beat.My heart goes out to any of y'alls loved ones who have passed on from this cancer and other types of cancers. It has definitely changed my outlook on my life, it has made me cherish more of the moments with my loved ones. I hope that it does the same to you as well. Certainly, we can help kick cancers butt!!

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