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My Cancer

Leroy's Cancer Wardrobe

The remnants of Leroy's living with cancer, what I call the "bones of cancer," were cleared out of the house quickly. They were metal and plastic reminders of pain and suffering and struggle.

His cancer wardrobe, however, still hangs in his closet. The winter sweatpants, the summer shorts. The easy-on and -off polo shirts that kept him comfortable and feeling "normal." All, still in the closest.

But that's about to change.

Cancer patients never want to look like cancer patients. They want to look like themselves b.c. -- before cancer. I guess you'd call Leroy an "easy-fit." He didn't do much to support the suit and tie industries. Cancer didn't change that. In fact, he was wearing a bright blue polo shirt the night he died.

These clothes need to move on now. They've done their job in this house. There are plenty of places where they can provide comfort and warmth ... and be an "easy-fit."

-- Laurie

7:00 AM ET | 12- 1-2008 | permalink

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Leroy Sievers in the Ted Koppel Documentary

Leroy Sievers speaks with Dr. Christos Georgiades. Credit: Tyrone Turner

A Ted Koppel documentary focuses on his friend Leroy Sievers' "My Cancer" blog and the response it evokes.

About 'My Cancer'

A journalist for more than 25 years, Leroy Sievers worked at CBS News, the Discovery Channel, and ABC News, where he was the executive producer of Nightline. He wrote this blog daily until his death in August.