Cancer Diary: So, What Really Killed Carl?
Carl enjoyed eating--any food. There were nearly none he did not like and in big quantity. When someone dies of cancer, the cause is rarely just one thing. Cancer itself is a ruthless disease, but the body’s vulnerabilities, choices, and circumstances all play their part. Looking back at Carl’s journey, here are the threads that may have woven together into his final tapestry: 🦠COVID and No Doctors The pandemic shut doors that should have stayed open. With clinics closed or appointments delayed, cancer had the luxury of time. Those lost months gave the disease a head start, unchecked by early detection or intervention. 📅 Putting Off the Colonoscopy Colorectal cancer often whispers before it shouts. A colonoscopy might have caught the whisper. Postponing it meant the cancer could grow in silence, moving from manageable to menacing. 💉 Diabetes and/or Diabetic Medicine Diabetes weakens the body’s defenses. High blood sugar fuels inflammation, and some diabetic medications may complica...