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Breast Cancer Diagnosis: A Husband and Wife Guide to the First 48 Hours

Jacki Donaldson
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I am not always a patient person. I like instant gratification. I...

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Tuesday, June 12, 2007
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Jacki and John Donaldson My mom was the first person I called after learning I had breast cancer. She lives in my neighborhood, and I knew she’d run right over and console me. She did.   My husband was the second person I told. He became the first, however, to respond to my every worr...
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    Beth Brophy
    Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 10:46 AM
    Hi Jackie,

    Those are good tips. But I can't help thinking that not all husbands are as emotionally together as your husband. My husband was a great source of strength to me, but I consider myself lucky, especially after hearing tales from other women, and reading Marc Silver's exzcellent book Breast Cancer Husband.

    Best, Beth Brophy
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