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Tips for Breast Cancer Caregivers

It wouldn't be right to let Breast Cancer Awareness Month slip away without a tribute to our caregivers. I know how important my husband's constant support was to me. I still count on him to get me through my bad moments with scares about recurrence and to listen to me whine about my side effects. &...
10/29/09 3:50pm

Phyllis, thank you very much for the beautiful tribute to cancer caregivers as the month of October winds down. Your tips parallel the advice I give to people who want to say/do the right thing for cancer survivors but are not sure if what they say/do will help or hurt.  Blessings, Jan

10/29/09 3:51pm

Phyllis, thank you very much for the beautiful tribute to cancer caregivers as the month of October winds down. Your tips parallel the advice I give to people who want to say/do the right thing for cancer survivors but are not sure if what they say/do will help or hurt.  Blessings, Jan

11/ 1/09 8:03am

Thank you, Jan.  You are right.  Many people do nothing because helping someone with a serious illness is a new situation for them, and they fear saying something wrong.  I think most people on the patient side would rather someone say something awkward rather than ignore the situation altogether.  The tips, of course, come from Rich Smith.  I was just passing along his experience and wisdom.

11/ 1/09 8:06pm

I agree that most patients would rather people say something (even if not ideal) than ignore them. I know I feel that way.  Thank you again for sharing Rich's tips with us.

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