I Can Just About Breathe Right Now: Childhood Cancer Through the Lens of a Mother

By: Anne Marie Frizzell

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Synopsis: I knew during the ultrasound that it was cancer but I could barely breathe…I stayed silent. I knew during the scan that it was cancer but I could barely breathe…I stayed silent.I knew the doctors were going to tell me my child had cancer. And they did, and I screamed inside. Then I took a deep breath and I kept breathing. In this compelling personal narrative, we are invited to view the world of childhood cancer through the eyes of a mother.The author vividly portrays the resilience of children when faced with a life-threatening illness and the power of the human spirit in times of adversity.When your child is diagnosed with cancer, you have no choice but to embark on the journey with them, one small step and one deep breath at a time. Sometimes, just breathing is all you can do, and sometimes, just breathing is all you need to do.