Throughout my life, I never imagined I would face something like this. For 43 years, I was never ill and never worried about my health. Fast forward to two days ago—I was told I have kidney cancer. I didn't take the news well; I was devastated and am still broken by it.
Many questions are racing through my mind: Why me? How did this happen? Could this have been avoided? If so, how? How will I pay for my rent and bills if I'm unable to work? What about my family? As the breadwinner, how will they fare after the operation? What if something goes wrong? What will happen to my family? The kids are still young; they still need their dad. I am incredibly stressed at the moment.
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