The Invisibility of Cancer

There is some misconception by some people that I am sickly right now.  In fact, some individuals feel uncomfortable to see me because of that.  I realized that the word cancer triggers images of those who are nearing their end after being beaten up by radiation and chemotherapy treatments. 

It made me realize that cancer is like being Deaf.  Deafness is often described as an invisible disability.  You do not realize a person is Deaf walking by you until you talk to them.  Then the person would speak with a Deaf accent or somehow let you know he's Deaf.   Cancer is like that.  You may have passed so many people who have cancer living in their bodies and not realize it.   You may be able to figure it out when you see bald heads or skin burns from treatments to conclude the person has cancer. 

My cancer is hidden in here and a stranger would not have guessed that I have cancer.  

This is what I look like today- au naturel.

Do I need to look perfect or all made up to be considered not sickly?

As for those people who are obviously beaten up from treatments, they may look sickly but they need love and support from everyone.  Don't avoid them because of what they may look like.  Look beyond their appearances and get in touch with their souls.  That's the beautiful part.