By Vince DiBianca |
Bio
Over the last
year or two, I’ve found myself surrounded by family and friends who
have been diagnosed with cancer of different forms. I’d say the number
amounts to a dozen people. Of these, only two are in remission (breast
cancer and testicular cancer). Six have passed away (after lengthy
chemo/radiation) and the remaining four are in the midst of their
“battle”, as it’s put. These are, seemingly, not great odds of
survival.[
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By Vincent DiBiancaBio
When I was a little kid, my picture of "grandpop" was of a little old
guy with spectacles, stooped posture, a little paunch, a distinctive
limp and false teeth. My grandfather often brought a smile and a wink
with him, but he wasn't particularly able to relate to me. I recall we
sometimes played checkers or cards; however, I don't remember doing
anything special with him. We never went off exploring together (except
for an occasional movie). He seemed more interested in assigning me
chores (and imposing discipline) than teaching me values and how to
think. Grandpa was a part of my life, but he was actually more of a
babysitter than anything else.[
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