My friend got diagnose with Breast Cancer.?!


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My friend got diagnose with Breast Cancer.?

My best friend was diagnose with breast cancer about 3 months ago. She got one of her breast removed and is know receiving chemotheraphy. I beleive she has 3rd stage of cancer. She will be receiving Chemotherapy for 8 months followed by hormonal, radiation. My question is how will she be feeling for the next year. I'm so used to her and we used to work together but know she is in disability. I'm having a hard time being around her beacause I'm afraid of doing something wrong or not doing right. I want the best for her. Should i give her space or maybe spend more time around. I've also notice that she usually tired now so im afraid of visitng her because maybe she just wants to sleep.

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3 weeks ago
Thanks this really helps me. Do you guys know what are the side effects after the chemo, she mentioned to me that she won't feel the side effects until after the 3rd day ans she wont lose her hair until 3 week later. Will she feel tired furing this whole process ?


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Do like you have always done and nothing different and don't victimize her. Help out around the house, maybe cook for her and bring it to her house. 8 months of chemo will be rough on her, she will be tired. Her body is going through alot right now but you might be surprised to find out that sitting around the house may be the last thing she wants to do all the time. Usually the first two days are fine but by the third it hits you real good and usually clears back up in a few days. After chemo, things will immediately start looking up for her and how she feels. She will still be tired more than previously but better than while on chemo. The radiation could burn her, but as long as that doesn't happen then there really aren't any other side effects of that. The hormonal therapy can be rough as far as hot flashes and mood swings can go but everyone handles that differently. Just be there for her as much as you can and try not to let the dynamics of your friendship change too much, just keep it real. Things will change a little but if you know her that well t hen you will understand her cues. I can't stress enough to just stay the same person to her and around her that you have always been and don't be afraid to ask her questions about it and talk about it. You'll do just fine, don't worry yourself over it. Be yourself and let her do the same. She is afterall the same person as always.




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