Cancer is a Scary Thing

"My dad passed away liao." was the msg that came in from a friend 5 minutes ago.
I was stunned. Quickly dialled her mobile and asked her where she is.
"I'm at the police station,"
"Huh? How come at police station??"
"When people pass away must come police station make report....." her voice sounded nasal and croaky.
"Ok... sorry i didn't know. Where did he pass away? At home?"
"No.. at hospice. Actually quite long already. His tumor grew bigger and transferred to hospice.. Just that I didn't tell you all about it cos I was feeling very luan and dunno what to do."
"When he pass away?"
"9 plus..."
"..... Are you alone now?"
"No.. my cousin and a friend's with me.."
"Ok.. When's the funeral? Tomorrow?"
"Ya at my house downstairs.."
"Ok.. I'll drop by tomorrow with Des.."
"If you all busy it's ok no need to.. just tell you all only.."
"No la! Must go.. don't be crazy."
And we hung up thereafter.

Cancer is a scary thing. Just last week I got news that another friend's uncle was diagnosed with cancer... Sighs.