Two weeks ago, I learned the cancer has returned. As I recover from last week’s lumpectomy, I’m reminded of what things made me feel better and what comments I could do without. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here are seven things that friends should never tell friends who are struggling with the disease. Yes, you want to cheer me up, but remember that you can’t promise that things will turn out perfect or guarantee that the test results I’m waiting on won’t deal another devastating blow. Instead, acknowledge that this whole situation is scary—and remind me that I’m not fighting this battle alone. You will also want to hold off on your offers of alternative medicines, special teas and herbs, or other spiritual rituals unless we have explicitly requested it. They might negatively interact with treatment or medication.
title: “7 Easy Tips For Helping A Close Friend Who Has Breast Cancer” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-17” author: “Erik Fast”
Two weeks ago, I learned the cancer has returned. As I recover from last week’s lumpectomy, I’m reminded of what things made me feel better and what comments I could do without. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here are seven things that friends should never tell friends who are struggling with the disease. Yes, you want to cheer me up, but remember that you can’t promise that things will turn out perfect or guarantee that the test results I’m waiting on won’t deal another devastating blow. Instead, acknowledge that this whole situation is scary—and remind me that I’m not fighting this battle alone. You will also want to hold off on your offers of alternative medicines, special teas and herbs, or other spiritual rituals unless we have explicitly requested it. They might negatively interact with treatment or medication.
title: “7 Easy Tips For Helping A Close Friend Who Has Breast Cancer” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-02” author: “Manuel Clos”
Two weeks ago, I learned the cancer has returned. As I recover from last week’s lumpectomy, I’m reminded of what things made me feel better and what comments I could do without. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here are seven things that friends should never tell friends who are struggling with the disease. Yes, you want to cheer me up, but remember that you can’t promise that things will turn out perfect or guarantee that the test results I’m waiting on won’t deal another devastating blow. Instead, acknowledge that this whole situation is scary—and remind me that I’m not fighting this battle alone. You will also want to hold off on your offers of alternative medicines, special teas and herbs, or other spiritual rituals unless we have explicitly requested it. They might negatively interact with treatment or medication.
