... but I'd rather avoid anything that would reminds me of this horrible disease. I think I understand this, but I fear this or similar feelings lead people to

... but I'd rather avoid anything that would reminds me of this horrible disease. I think I understand this, but I fear this or similar feelings lead people to react with either disgust or avoidance when encountering chemo patients out in the world. I can only image what it must be like to try to go about a pale version of your normal life, and have people avoiding eye contact or moving away.