cancer: talk about it
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T A L K A B O U T I T
C A N C E R
R O B E R T H O R N U N G
OCTOBER IS Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Living with or loving someone whohas cancer can be challenging onits own, talking about can be even
more difficult.
BUT DOING SORaises awareness
And it can also be a source ofhealing for the survivor, not to
keep emotions bottled up.
TALKING ABOUT ITCan help you
Organize your thoughts, make youfeel less anxious and in more
control of the situation.
YOU CAN STARTBy talking
To someone other than thoseclosest to you; those who specialize
in counseling and conversations.
IF YOU AREA relative of someone battling
The illness, make sure your lovedone knows he/she can talk to you
and that you are there to listen.
DON'TFeel Obligated
To discuss things about which youare uncomfortable. If you don't
want to talk, share that with yourfamily.
ALWAYS BEOpen and upfront
About how and when you prefer tocommunicate, and your
expectations from the listener.
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