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4th and 6th grade

First post and replies | Last post by CPN, 1 year ago

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I dreaded telling my kids, who were 11 (girl) and 9 (boy). I’d locked myself in my room for a couple of days, feigning sickness as I cried and processed the news. When I finally felt ready, my husband and I called them in to sit on the bed with me. We told them I had breast cancer and would be having surgery and possibly chemo and radiation and then gave them a minute of quiet. My daughter said nothing, but scooted closer and put her head on my shoulder. My son asked me if I would lose my hair 🙂. I told him if I had chemo, probably. He ...

By CPN 1 year ago

Be Honest With your Kids

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Told right away

First post and replies | Last post by CPN, 1 year ago

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I told my boss right away, as my treatment would be starting with a bilateral mastectomy and I’d be missing a lot of work. I knew going in and talking to him in person would probably be best, but I was too emotional at the time so I emailed. He was incredibly supportive and helped connect me to the various people I needed to talk to (HR, etc) throughout the process. As for the staff (I work in education) at my school, I believe I had my principal email everyone and let them know. My kids also went to my school, so I felt it important for everyo...

By CPN 1 year ago

Surprising reactions

First post and replies | Last post by janedoe7, 1 year ago

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I had to tell my three kids over the phone in three separate phone calls. My least emotional child immediately began sobbing. My most emotional child said, "Ok." The third child split the difference. I did not see that coming! I encouraged them to share the news right away and I think the support of their friends helped a lot.

By janedoe7 1 year ago

Men with breast cancer

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When I first told people about my diagnosis their response was, men don't get breast cancer.... In my head I'm like then what did I get diagnosed with? But my actual response was to just lift my shirt and show my scar to prove them wrong.

By Bmiller85 1 year ago

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