I too noticed a proliferation of cancer stories, both confessional and fictional, during my treatment last autumn. I got by taking each day and each part of the treatment as it came. I discouraged anyone who tried to “help” me by sharing details of their treatment. I kept thinking: “Scriptwriters, there are other illnesses, go beyond the cliche.”I agree with Addelman that some of this serves a purpose. Anne HayEdinburgh• Join the debate – email guardian.letters@theguardian.com• Read more Guardian letters – click here to visit gu.com/letters

Source: The Guardian April 22, 2018 17:15 UTC