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 > Blessing in disguise
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Allen
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20/02/2010 16:29:08
Blessing in disguise
I can still remember many years back when our all family members (on my mother side) were gathered together in one house for the very first time. It was the burial of my aunt who passed away because of breast cancer. Our family was not that close, given that almost all are already very busy with their own respective lives. But during the burial of my aunt, it made us realized that life is short and that family is the best refuge you can have. From that time on until today, we meet from time-to-time, catching up with the each other’s news. And I know my well-departed aunt played a great part for this reunited family.
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Angel
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21/02/2010 04:33:32
RE:Blessing in disguise
I agree that our family is the only one we got who will stand by us from ups and downs..
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Reynard
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21/02/2010 04:54:26
RE:Blessing in disguise
How can that be a blessing when someone died….
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Russ
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21/02/2010 05:11:09
RE:Blessing in disguise
In a way, it united the family – that’s the whole point I gues..
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Jessica
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21/02/2010 05:20:16
RE:Blessing in disguise
The only family I have is my mother and I am thankful to God that the cancer is now gone. Of course, we are not complacent about. She religiously visit her doctor for regular check-ups, and I try my very best to accompany her to the doctor all the time. It also brings us closer to God.
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Russ
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21/02/2010 13:55:08
RE:Blessing in disguise
Oh, we are in the same situation. My father already died and my mother is the only family I have. I am glad that my mother survived the cancer. It was not an easy journey for recovery. But she is a strong woman and I am very proud of her.
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Allen
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21/02/2010 15:45:14
RE:Blessing in disguise
I am just wondering though, what are the cases that make a person prone to breast cancer.
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Mic
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21/02/2010 15:48:38
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I think it is hereditary in most cases.
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Jessica
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21/02/2010 15:59:10
RE:Blessing in disguise
Also, lifestyle plays a great factor. Obesity and stress are said to be two of the many causes why people get cancer.
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Irene
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21/02/2010 16:00:43
RE:Blessing in disguise
Jessica wrote: Also, lifestyle plays a great factor. Obesity and stress are said to be two of the many causes why people get cancer.
STRESS is really a great cause why a lot of people got sick.
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