Staying Strong
Trebek also realized that his life had significance for people other than Jean. “It would have been a betrayal of other cancer patients who looked to me as an inspiration and cheerleader of the value of living and hope,” he said. And it would have been a violation of my trust in God as well as the millions of prayers performed on my behalf.”
Looking To Year Two
A man known for his sense of humor and quick wit could not be expected to sit through such a serious discussion without cracking a smile. “You know, my oncologist tried to cheer me up the other day…” he said. He was positive that in a year’s time, the two of us would be sitting in his office, celebrating my second year of survival.”