Personal Narrative: How Cancer Has Changed My Life

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Cancer is a word that no one should have to use in context. This disease comes in many different forms that rips families apart. Once cancer has won the battle with life, all that's left is grief and sorrows. Cancer has struck my family in almost every aspect. Although cancer has caused much pain in my life it has given me a passion to pursue. April15 2010, my Uncle Bruce passed away from Metastatic Melanoma. He was diagnosed in late January that year. On March 27 2014 my grandfather, Papoo, died from small cell melanoma that originated in his lungs after being diagnosed January 14 of the same year. In both cases the last time I saw both of my relatives was at our annual Christmas Eve party held at my house. I still remember the strong aroma …show more content…
Nursing is a challenging, diverse, and hands on career. I love being able to built relationships with others while simultaneously caring for them. This rewarding experience is a cycle that never stops giving. There is a tangible satisfaction in helping others who are in need. Although I am not yet edible for nursing school I have taken many opportunities to help others in preparation for my nursing career. One goal I would like to accomplish after college is volunteering abroad in third world countries that lack medical professionals. One organization that has sparked my attention is called Love Your Melon. I have become quite keen with the ideals of this company. The company sells beanies and 50% of profits go to children battling cancer and nonprofit organizations. I plan to be part of the Love Your Melon crew in college that visit children in hospitals and deliver beanies to them. I have also been a part of a club called GIDAS since freshman year. The club stands for Genes In Disease And Symptoms started by a University of Michigan professor and students called miRcore. According to their webpage our goal is to "study and advocacy of genetic effects on health and in personalized medicine." Junior year our disease hit close to home while studying lung cancer. This experience was greatly rewarding in the sense that although I couldn't help my
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