My brother's godfather died of lung cancer. It was sudden and a surprise to everyone because he kept it a secret. When I got diagnosed at 33 with colorectal c

My brother's godfather died of lung cancer. It was sudden and a surprise to everyone because he kept it a secret. When I got diagnosed at 33 with colorectal cancer, I made sure to tell all my friends and family for a few reasons: 1) I didn't want to suddenly disappear out of their lives and 2) people keep these things to themselves and don't realize how many of their peers may be going through similar trials. Our mortality is what makes us human. It's been 6 years since the initial diagnosis and I'm still dealing with it to this day but I feel like I appreciate the time I spend with my friends and family more. They do, too, knowing that all these moments are intentional.