Seeing and reading about the passing of Country singer Joey Feek makes me feel saddened and extremely grateful. I didn't know her personally nor did I know her and her husband's music. Their story, is not much different than mine except I had different options.
I too, have gone through Stage 4, Cervical Cancer not once, but twice. The second time, I was not offered Chemotherapy or Radiation. I was simply offered a major surgery that included a full hysterectomy, and the use of two stomas for the rest of my life. I was told that if the surgery wasn't done, I would have 6 months to a year to live.
I actually took a week or two to think about it. It's not that I didn't want to live, I was scared shit-less because I'd never had surgery before, much less, something so dramatic.
On November 27, 2012, I had the surgery. I was declared cancer-free for the second time. It has now been almost 3 1/2 years with no issues.
She was the same age as me. It makes me sad that she wasn't given similar options as mine. I know that Cancer affects everyone differently. It just breaks my heart that she leaves behind a loving family and a young daughter.
RIP Joey Feek I'm glad you are no longer in pain.
FUCK CANCER!
