About Breast Cancer: Real Friends Don't Fade Away When You're Dying From Breast Cancer

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer A friend of mine died from breast cancer, and I'm upset. She was a great lady and had plenty of supporters. But something happened in her final three weeks. And that's what burned my toast! Real Friends Don't Fade Away When You're Dying From Breast Cancer The simple fact is this: people do still die from breast cancer. Despite the upswing in survival rates and improvements in detection and treatment, this disease is still a killer. Even though dying is scary for most of us, please - never fade away from a friend or their family towards The End. Real support remains in place All The Way! Search Related Topics:  breast cancer  death  support Opting Out of Breast Cancer Treatment My friend was given about 4 months from the discovery of her metastasis. She decided to opt out of chemo for that time. That gave her some beautiful days with family, friends, and community. For her, it was the right choice. For others, the fight goes on. Search Related Topics:  chemotherapy treatments  breast cancer treatment  treatment decisions Be a Chemo Support Buddy When a friend or loved one must have chemo treatments, they may appreciate your support during infusion appointments. Here are 10 ways to be supportive while your favorite patient is stuck in the chemo parlour. Search Related Topics:  breast cancer support  chemotherapy  cancer support Before Your First Chemo Treatment My first chemo infusion was the hardest - during the treatment and at home with side effects. I wish I had known in advance how to prepare by eating, drinking properly, and getting my act in order, I could have had an easier ride. So benefit from my experience and try these 8 Tips before the first infusion. Search Related Topics:  chemotherapy treatments  chemo coping  chemobrain Related Searches Breast Cancer Treatment of Cancer Cancer Chemotherapy Skin Cancer Cancer Therapy Featured Articles Support and Resources - During and After Treatment Life During Treatment - Self Care, Side Effects, Reconstruction Life After Treatment, Recovery, Hair and Skin Care, Changes Decode Medical Terms - Breast Cancer Glossary Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics Risk and Prevention   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What is Breast Cancer? Symptoms of Breast Cancer Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Treatments for Breast Cancer Preventing Breast Cancer   Follow me on: Advertisement