In my "Cancer Prevention" class last Monday, we watched the movie "50/50" and
we were assigned to write a paper about our reactions after watching the movie.
So, I decided to share my feelings, that I had written in, to you guys as well.
According to
IMDB "50/50 is inspired by a true story, a comedy centered on
a 27-year-old guy who learns of his cancer diagnosis, and his subsequent
struggle to beat the disease." Although there were no subtitles and I didn't
understand some jokes, but I was touched and held my tears. :( It is a fun,
warm and touching movie.
Since high school, I had heard about cancer, and had a
family friend, an aunt, who passed away
because of cancer. But, my mum was protective and I didn't attend the
funeral. All I know about cancer is it
kills your life. Although I had learnt about some scientific terms of cancer,
but I had never know how cancer and the treatment looks like. This movie really
opens up my mind, now I know how a little tumor can make such a big change in
our life. I finally know how chemotherapy is; it is just a drug passing through
IV, but it causes so many side effects like nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and
weight loss that torture our body.
Throughout the movie, I put myself into different characters
and think of the situation. As a cancer patient, I feel hopeless at first then
be tough to fight for my life but till the end I am still afraid to die. As a
family member, I need to be brave and mentally support the patient regardless
of how bad the situation is. As a nutrition major, a future nutritionist, I
would like to spread the news that you can save your life by preventing cancer.
Lastly, as myself, a young lady, age 22,
I rethink about my new year resolutions, and I think that I can be even
better. I am not sure how will I react to this if it really happens, but I do
hope that I can prevent it.
Do you know how common cancer is? According to
Cancer. org,
"Half of all men and one-third of all women in the US will develop cancer
during their lifetimes." This is not to freak you out, but to remind you
that 95% of all cancer cases are caused by environmental and lifestyle. 3 major
components to prevent cancer: weight, diet, and physical activity. *Please please
please stop smoking if you do.
Cancer not only changes your life but people around you. I
am really really proud of family members and friends who support their loved
ones through this journey. Not to forget, patients who fight for their life.
You are beautiful. Your courage, your confidence, your
experience keeps you going!!
P.S. : How will you feel if you are in a 50/50 risk of die
and live. Love life. ♥
Tataz. :)
