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Thursday, 18 December 2025

A reflection.

Cancer, the emperor of maladies,  to me is not just a disease of the body but a profound test of the human spirit. It arrives uninvited and often without reason, disrupting lives, plans, and identities in ways few other illnesses do. Yet within this harsh reality, cancer also reveals the quiet strength that people carry within them—strength they may never have known they possessed.

It teaches humility, reminding us that life is fragile and time is precious. It changes priorities, making small moments matter more than distant ambitions. For those who face it directly or stand beside someone who does, cancer reshapes compassion, deepens empathy, and strips life down to what truly counts: care, connection, and hope.

While fear and pain are undeniable parts of the journey, so are resilience and courage. Cancer does not define a person, but how one responds to it does. In that response—whether through fighting, enduring, or simply living each day with grace—there is a powerful testament to the strength of the human heart.

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