Health
Wise words about what counts in life – The Guardian
Letters: Readers respond to a moving article by Elliot Dallen, who, after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, has come to the conclusion that life is for enjoyment
Its not often that the Guardian moves me to tears, but Elliot Dallens maturity and wisdom did (At 31, I have just weeks to live. Heres what I want to pass on, 7 September). I developed testicular cancer at 24 and, after surgery and radiotherapy, wondered how long my life might be. I am now 70 with two sons and five grandchildren. I recently retired from the NHS after 47 years and, although I have a radiation-stiff spine, I am, to my surprise, still here. Am I privileged? I most certainly am. Tha…
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