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Supporting family members fighting breast cancer

by  Valerie
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
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My grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer in February of 2006.  It was a shock to our entire family, and I am sure to my grandmother as well.  Let me first say that I have always viewed my grandmother as the strongest woman I have ever met.  She went through surgery, chemother...

  1. Supporting breast cancer
    Maria Gifford
    Monday, December 10, 2007 at 08:56 PM

    Hello, Valerie. Welcome to our community. I'm glad you found us.

     

    The helplessness you feel is something that all of us who care about breast cancer feel. Yet, one positive thing it does do is bring us closer together.

     

    Here are some articles I hope you find helpful:

     

    Cancer Friends

    http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/78/13712/cancer-friends/

     

    Being a Breast Cancer Buddy: Women Helping Women

    http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/78/10491/women-women/

     

    The 10 Things I Know About Breast Cancer: A Survivor's Advice

    http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/78/11598/10-advice/

     

    Keeping supporting and writing...

     

    Best,

    Maria


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