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Chapter 4: Chemo Begins, With a Bonus: Bronchitis

To start at the beginning, read Chapter 1: Abby’s Crap News – AKA My “Journey” With Cancer The Kindness of Strangers and Others I cut my hair. And then I cut it again. I can’t even remember the last time I wore my hair short – I don’t particularly like it short, but I know it’s going to fall out within weeks, so I wanted to feel some modicum of control over the process. (Or the illusion of control, anyway.)

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Resources for Families With Breast Cancer

When someone dear to you has breast cancer, the condition can take its toll on everyone. Dealing with the illness can be overwhelming, to say the least. Not knowing what to do or what to expect can add to the anxiety that slowly builds up each day. Often, you feel helpless. You want to help, but you don’t know where to start. Fortunately, you can get some support through available resources for families with breast cancer.

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How to Support Women With Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a scary diagnosis for a woman. If a loved one of yours has been diagnosed with breast cancer, she needs your love and support during this trying time. You may be frightened yourself, but for your friend or relative’s sake, you need to put on a brave face and offer to help her in any way possible.

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Help for Women With Breast Cancer

A breast cancer diagnosis leads to a range of emotions, from fear to sadness. Women facing breast cancer need a support system, including both personal relationships and professional help. The help means she doesn’t have to face the diagnosis and treatment alone. Asking for help isn’t always easy, and finding resources is also challenging.