Ann Moore of Evansville, Indiana, a former television newscaster and the wife of FOX7 anchor Randy Moore, has started a new website to chronicle her experience with pancreatic cancer. Moore was diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer at the age of 50 this past May, according to the Courier-Press.From a recent post, Moore ponders that "It is hard not to ask why,"
It's hard to do research because the information scares me. A three percent survival rate. Then there is the risk profile: 74 years old, male, smoker, overweight, fatty diet, diabetic. Well, that describes me, huh? The fact is, I don't know why. And maybe it doesn't matter. All I can do is look ahead.
Her husband writes about the website, which he calls a 'labor of love' from their daughter Erin:
Some people approach us easily. Others approach us with hesitation. And others -- even though they care -- just don't know what to do or say. That's okay. It is hard. This website allows people to interact at whatever degree they are comfortable. My prayer is that you'll be strengthened by Ann's strength.
The internet has its pros and cons, that is for sure, but I just love this quote by Mr. Moore. It is hard to know what to say to someone with cancer, or how to approach them, or what you can do to help. While creating a personal blog is not for everyone, websites like Ann's and like those at CaringBridge.org, allow well wishers to send their thoughts and prayers in their own way and allow the recipients to receive them in their own way also.
