Art Myers

Dora & Cy Mastectomy at Age 35, Married 60 Years
While I was in the hospital shortly after surgery, Cy's aunt was sitting by my bedside. I remember her saying, "Whatever you do, Dora, never let anyone see your scar, and especially never let Cy see it." I was devastasted, but Cy being a super husband frowned on that comment. He has shared my problem with me for the past fifty-two years. --Dora		© 1996, Art Myers
	In 1942 when the surgeon called me into his office after completing a mastectomy on Dora, he leveled with me about the prospects for recovery. Even Dora's mother called me aside once and said, "We must not let Dora know that she's going to die." Her concern was devastating to me. I knew, however, that if it were I who faced an unpromising future Dora would be supportive in every way possible. I promised Dora that the operation would absolutely make no difference to me and that we would raise our three children together. --Cy

© 1996, Art Myers