A corner for those touched indirectly by breast cancer
It's often easy to forget that breast cancer doesn't just affect the person who has been diagnosed with the disease but also those who love and care for that person. Admittedly these friends and relatives don't have to undergo treatment and aren't fighting a life-threatening illness but they are affected in many ways and often don't get enough support themselves.
The idea of this page is to allow those people to tell their story, discuss their worries and fears and to share help and tips that may make the journey just that little bit easier or more bearable.
If you have anything that you would like to say from the point of view of a relative, friend, carer or someone who's been touched by breast cancer without being diagnosed themselves then please contact us at
Breast Cancer Corner and we will share your message.
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Relatives Corner
All those touched by cancer in a loved one find support or share your story here
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Relatives Corner > Giving Care
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Brenda
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19/10/2009 12:46:31
Giving Care
My sister got diagnosed with cancer this year. She's never married and looks after our elderly mother. I felt it was my job to look after her and take her to all her appointments. She had chemo and radiotherapy prior to her op which lasted 6 weeks every week day. Unfortunately she ended up being in hopsital for 6 weeks after her op as she suffered some complications. I found it really hard being up at the hospital twice a day and looking after my elderly mother. I was very lucky to have the support of my husband and children, who tooks it in turns to visit my sister when it got too much for me to do. I felt selfish feeling like that, but realised I needed to keep strong for my sister. I realised that it was important to accept the help of friends and family and some things have to fall by the wayside at times like these.
My sister is on the road to recovery now..
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Rita
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17/12/2009 14:04:23
RE:Giving Care
She's lucky to have you.
Rita
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Michelle
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20/02/2010 08:45:52
RE:Giving Care
This construe how important our families are. They will never leave your side especially on times of troubles and difficulties.
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Angel
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21/02/2010 04:38:12
RE:Giving Care
It is very important that we have to be strong for them. I know that it is not always easy especially that we have other important matters to attend to, but then...they only have us, their family. We have to be there for them.
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Russ
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21/02/2010 14:05:15
RE:Giving Care
I always believe that just the thought of being there with your sick sister...is enough thing to inspire her to do good in her recovery.
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Irene
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21/02/2010 15:41:25
RE:Giving Care
It is a good thing as well that your husband understands very much your situation. :-)
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