Shows you have to take advantage of life when you have it.

It's very sad Frank.

Well done you for helping with Race for Life.

[fLowers]

Ah! Success! night all!

Frank, I know what you mean, Best friend died at 64, and another close friend has just been diagnosed with Liver cancer and I am not (quite) 70.

Carpe diem (or is that another thread?)

As part of my work with the Breast Cancer Campaign, I met Linda Nolan (a great supporter) last year. She was a very moving speaker as she talked about herself and her sisters and their struggle with BC, and, on their behalf, is a passionate and committed person to have on board.

It was Bernie's second round of BC to which she finally succumbed.

Many of us on GN have had BC and other forms of cancer, and, as Flickety says, have learnt about "Carpe diem"!

Ariadne

You are supporting an equally good charity to CRUK which I support.
No one person can help everything.

Frank

Re thread title. How? What are we supposed to do? This thing that will suddenly turn life into such a jolly jape?

#platitudesplatitudesplatitudes

LIve every moment , we are not here rehearsing.

I was sad to hear this bit of news. And it was more interesting that Frank had posted it (no dig intended, Frank) but I was curious about the title too. The message is there, loud and clear, and yet it's a rare person who makes dramatic changes. When I had a shocking bereavement all these thoughts came to me and yet I carry on just the same, bemoaning the passage of time! What does make a difference!

nonu NSS

ERR , Pardon ?

My friend died last week at 52. She had brain cancer. Six weeks or so ago she was fine - working, happy, seemingly healthy. I have had some in my close family die younger than this but it still comes as a shock. Not sure why.

Right Nonu - this is a whisper. no shit sherlock

she made me say it!

Sorry KatyK. Didn't mean to trivialise your post. Very, very sad for you.

JO8 No that's fine. Thank you.

JO8 I agree with what you say above. How exactly are we supposed to 'grasp' life and be happy. I've tried and failed. Sorry if I sound like a misery !

Sorry , I have taken life by the B___S and am enjoying every God Dammed Minute of it .

Well done Nonu !

Katy x

I had tumours in the bladder but fortunately they were non cancerous.
I was treated in the cancer area as it was easier as they had the correct equipment.
The doctor did say non cancerous tumours in the bladder are rare and they thought the fact I had never smoked helped.
The only thing I have regretted is going in to pubs when smoking was allowed as they did not think passive smoking was dangerous at that time.
Since the treatment I did frequent a non smoking pub for a time and I tend to go into a pub almost every other day now.
Most of the time I have a coffee or some other non alcoholic drink.
I had been visiting 1 pub for a year and a member of staff was very surprised when I ordered an alcoholic drink.
He said he could not remember serving me alcohol before but he certainly knew my name. I am almost certain he was correct.

Frank

I'd to say, Frank, that I've been an Ambassador for CRUk for several years. If I can do nothing else, I can talk! Have projector, will travel!

Nonu you are lucky. You obviously have no stupid demons which won't go away. I'm glad for you.