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"When a mother is diagnosed with cancer, one of her first questions is likely to be, 'What will this do to my children?'" --Ronnie Kaye, Author of Spinning Straw Into Gold: Your Emotional Recovery From Breast Cancer (Simon & Schuster; 1991) "I would watch my children sleep and wonder how they were ever going to get along without a mom." --Robyn Wagner-Holtz, Breast-cancer survivor and mom "My daughter would cry, and it was so difficult. It's the hardest part of any devastating illness when you're a parent...to see it through your child's eyes." --Janet, Breast-cancer survivor and mom "The greatest gift you can give your children is not protection from change, loss, pain, or stress, but the confidence and tools to cope and grow with all that life has to offer them." --Wendy S. Harpham, Author of When a Parent Has Cancer:A Guide to Caring for Your Children (HarperCollins Publishers; 1997) In the past, cancer was not something that was discussed. Women didn't want to talk about their cancer experience because they were afraid, ashamed and confused. However, a woman's cancer diagnosis is a family affair. When cancer strikes, profound emotional and social issues arise that affect the entire family. That's why it is extremely important to keep the lines of communication open. The emotional support you receive from your support network -- family, friends and coworkers -- is critical to your survivorship.
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