The Three Words That Changed Everything When My Dad Got Cancer.

When the author's father was diagnosed with colon cancer, she struggled to accept the randomness of the disease. But her father's response to her question of "Why him?" - "Why not me?" - taught her to accept the absence of reason and to prioritize her own health. Colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer deaths, but early detection through screening can greatly improve prognosis. The author's father's words also inspired her to take risks and pursue her passions, living a life he would be proud of.