Ongoing “Family” Conversation
Our conversation about the word “Family” continues, but before we introduce our next topic word, we wanted to look back over the perspectives and comments we received thus far. Continue…
| 1 Comment | CommentFamily
“Family” is a word we all use a lot, but it takes on a crucial meaning in relation to cancer care. Do those of us who are affected by cancer think about what family means differently? If so, is it more about a new way to see the family we already know and care about (and who care about us)? Or perhaps the word takes on a new, wider scope, which might link it to some of the people who care for us in a clinical setting, or the organizations of many kinds, that support us.
They are Everything
Patient |
I feel so blessed to have my family. To me, they are everything. When I was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in 2010, I didn’t
| 10 Comments | CommentThe Mission of Family
While the term family is generally used to imply members of the same kin or sharing a common ancestor, it can also be used in a broader sense.
| 6 Comments | CommentAn Extension of Me
Patient |
When I think of family the very first people that come to mind are my husband and my mother. They are for lack of a better example an extension of me. Although
| 4 Comments | CommentA Family’s Job
I remember when I was about 25 and my mom and dad told us that she was dying of breast cancer. They had known for a while, but didn’t want
| 7 Comments | CommentFamily is Complicated
Patient |
I grew up in central Illinois with cousins & aunts & uncles & siblings & grandparents at every turn. I learned early that family is
| 2 Comments | CommentA Simple Word
Patient |
Family. A simple word, but a word with meaning beyond that. Family has a huge impact on the lives of cancer patients. Family can be supportive or
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