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re: Reaction to cancer news
Posted on 6/3/18 at 11:16 am to foj1981
Posted on 6/3/18 at 11:16 am to foj1981
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I tell someone or they ask about her they inevitably come right back with their own cancer story about a friend, relative etc that was diagnosed
Depending on the situation I usually will tell about my wife's battles with cancer. I do it to let them know it's treatable and it's not a death sentence in most cases. I will also give advice on dealing with different aspects if they want to talk.
I agree, hearing about people dying is a pretty bad thing to tell someone.
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Posted on 6/3/18 at 11:29 am to foj1981
It’s like people with kids. One person mentions something about little Brayden, so of course the person they’re talking to has to get their 2 cents in about little Kayden to one up them. And the cycle continues.
Posted on 6/3/18 at 12:12 pm to foj1981
Glad to hear your wife is doing better. Trust me, the love and support of a spouse and family members is so important to recovery. You sound like a great husband.
Yes, I feel your disgust. IMO it's basically pride, and a glaring lack of empathy. Some people can be incredibly rude and disconnected from reality when it comes to dealing with stuff like this. They just don't get it.
Keep the faith, and good luck to you and the wife.
Yes, I feel your disgust. IMO it's basically pride, and a glaring lack of empathy. Some people can be incredibly rude and disconnected from reality when it comes to dealing with stuff like this. They just don't get it.
Keep the faith, and good luck to you and the wife.
Posted on 6/3/18 at 12:21 pm to foj1981
Glad your wife is doing better, hope she continues to do well.
BTW my dad died from cancer.
BTW my dad died from cancer.
Posted on 6/3/18 at 12:23 pm to foj1981
You should beat the frick out of anyone who does that
Posted on 6/3/18 at 12:28 pm to DavidTheGnome
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People just trying to relate, I don’t think any malice is meant by it.
Yep.
It's human nature to try to relate.
This post was edited on 6/3/18 at 1:02 pm
Posted on 6/3/18 at 12:40 pm to foj1981
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