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Breast cancer affects the whole family. Partners and family members are likely to experience similar emotions to the person who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer also has a ripple affect - touching friends and colleagues as well. We hope that the resources and personal stories here provide you with useful information and options for support.
'It was really hard in the beginning because, like my wife, I was shocked and overwhelmed. I was having to look after the kids, take all the phone calls from family and friends, visit my wife in hospital and try to offer her support as well as try and hold down a full-time job. I don't think anyone really understood just how hard it was for me - or that I also needed some support and back-up.'
- John
Resources
We have prepared a list of resources for families and friends, which we hope will provide you with some useful sources of information and support.
The Issue of corncern in the Winter 2009 Beacon focused on 'Mothers, daughters and the gene contection'. We have created a list of resources about family history and breast cancer see www.bcna.org.au > Information > Resources.
Personal stories
You can also read stories from family members who have a strong 'family history' of breast cancer see www.bcna.org.au > Stories > Family history.
If you would like to contribute your story, please email us at
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The Beacon and The Inside Story
The Winter 2009 issues of the Beacon and the Inside Story focused on the affected breast cancer has on the people around the woman who has been diagnosised with breast cancer. Visit www.bcna.org.au > Information > Our magazines.
Last updated June 2009
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