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Family-focused care How to talk about breast cancer with your loved ones

A breast cancer diagnosis affects all aspects of life; guidance is given on sharing the news with loved ones and managing related changes.
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Palestine Herald-Press

October 14, 2023

A diagnosis, treatment plan, or return of breast cancer can impact all aspects of your life. As you adjust to the physical, emotional, and psychological changes that come with cancer, you also must decide when and how to tell your family, friends, and broader support system. Tanyel S. Williams, LMSW, ACSW, CHW, ACHP-SW, OSW-C, Texas Oncology–Palestine Cancer Center, educates readers on how to approach conversations with loved ones after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

This article originally appeared in Palestine Herald-Press.