Thank a Caregiver: Richard Smith

Phyllis Johnson Been Through It Inflammatory Breast Cancer Survivor Phyllis Johnson grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland. Parents of... Send Message Subscribe: Phyllis Johnson

Wednesday, October 28, 2009
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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. &...

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Jan
Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 03:50 PM

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

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Jan
Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 03:51 PM

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

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Phyllis Johnson
Sunday, November 01, 2009 at 08:03 AM

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.

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Jan
Sunday, November 01, 2009 at 08:06 PM

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.