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What is your definition of a support group and who does that involve? The diagnosis of cancer slaps you in the face and you are so overwhelmed with what is happening to your life that you either want to talk to everyone or no one. Today I am focusing on your significant other who now faces even more challenges when your diagnosis comes. Who do these unsung heroes turn to and how do they cope with the medical, emotional, and practical concerns of cancer? You accept that your emotions are all over the board and all your energies are focused on the patient with cancer. Are you willing to talk to others if in fact that was available and for men especially the touchy feely sides of this may not be something they have been comfortable with before and possibly not now. People tell you to stay positive and as you carry your normal burdens, the extra that has been passed onto your shoulders can be insurmountable and of course you can't truly understand what the patient is going through. I am interested in hearing your thoughts, and concerns and if you would be willing to be in a pilot group for the significant other, the caregiver, you. I know that it would be informal and meet in the evening, once a month and it would be interacting with those that are facing the same walk as you. Help me to help you and seeing if we have a need and if we can get this off the ground. Thanks in advance and remember you can always get me by calling (814)373-3381.
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AuthorMy name is Sue Kilburn and I am a clinical nurse breast cancer educator at the Yolanda G. Barco Oncology Institute in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Archives
March 2015
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