Cancer - it's a tough word to say when it pertains to you.  It still is harder for me to say that word than it is to hear it.  The C-Word takes on a whole new meaning when you have cancer.  When I was first diagnosed I couldn't say the word, it was like if I said it out loud it would make it real.  At home alone I finally had to say it...first I whispered it, then I said it a little louder until I finally screamed it out loud.  Did it help? - yes.  Does it make it any easier to pass from my lips? - NO.