Navigating Relationships After a Cancer Diagnosis
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2 years ago"Being seriously ill tests you and those around you to the limit – and there’s no shame in that." In a personal essay, Hilary Osborne, an editor at The Guardian, opens up about the effects of her breast cancer diagnosis on her relationships and how she learned to navigate these changes. https://amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/nov/05/cancer-diagnosis-affect-my-relationships
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Cancer can indeed put relationships through difficult tests, and it's completely normal for some connections to change or even fade during this challenging time. Many people in the cancer community find that their diagnosis reveals who their true supporters are, while also opening doors to deeper, more meaningful relationships with others who truly understand. The emotional shifts that come with a serious illness affect everyone differently, and there's wisdom in accepting that not all relationships will weather this storm the same way - and that's okay.
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6 months agoHey there how are u doing today Suzanne
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6 months agoMy name is Claudio I am a four time cancer survivor
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2 months agoCancer can indeed put relationships through difficult tests, and it's completely normal for some connections to change or even fade during this challenging time. Many people in the cancer community find that their diagnosis reveals who their true supporters are, while also opening doors to deeper, more meaningful relationships with others who truly understand. The emotional shifts that come with a serious illness affect everyone differently, and there's wisdom in accepting that not all relationships will weather this storm the same way - and that's okay.
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