this is the 2nd time this week i talked to people about my mom having cancer, b/c it's her 3 year anniversary (we always joke about how she had to get breast cancer during the breast cancer awareness month) so when I talk about it with people, they act like they didn't hear me or awkwardly walk away, and even my teacher did this! Is it really that uncomfortable for them? Couldn't they at least pull a measly little "i'm so sorry!" and not leave me hanging?
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People when they are confronted to reality doesn't like it ; especially woman ; because they know ; they can ba a victim of breast cancer one day ; I am so sorry for your mom and hope it will never come back
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Because in our society, we are scared to talk about BOOBS. Any part with a sexual function is very taboo for many people in normal conversation, even if it doesn't fall under a sexual topic (i.e. cancer). Don't take offense to it: these people are simply afraid to discuss these topics because they are very conservative, or they are self-conscious about their own sexuality. I think it's good that you DO talk about it and raise awareness of the disease. The more people see that it's ok to talk about their own body parts, the more they will care about curing these illnesses.
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Talking about cancer makes them face their own mortality... Something they cant or arent ready to think about.
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I bet that you are in America. Most Americans live in a very disconnected reality when it comes to health issues. Americans do not like to discuss disease and mortality. They prefer pretending that death does not exist and hospitals can resolve any issue, so long as you have sufficient health insurance. Other cultures are more realistic. Illness is not hidden in many societies, the way it is in America. My only suggestion is to avoid discussing your Mom's condition with people who don't want to hear about it. They are not your real friends if you can't talk about something so serious and personally meaningful with them. Best wishes that your Mom does well.
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I'm a 7th yr. survivor, and I applaud you for speaking out of your Mom's BC anniversary. This is something you and your Mom hold dear, as you may be affected, with the awareness of your Mom's example you may be spared all she went thru. Folks of all walks of life are typically afraid of the "C" word. Just about everyone has someone with cancer in their families now, lets get over it already. Take time to listen to all ppl, and we can become knowledgeable and not show ignorance to a growing concern. Yes it is really that uncomfortable for many to talk about it, or listen, because it relates to death, and ppl avoid death subjects. I wish your Mom a special anniversary, and many many more.
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omg im happy that our mother beat cancer god bless her i hope she have many more anniversaries !!! about the people,well let me talk about myself maybe it's the same with your friends ? as a kid i was rarely hugged or kissed and when something (in our house) is bothering u u just shut up, so whenever now (in college) someone tells me about their problems even if it's simple i will panic and feel akward and don't know how to deal although i do care
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They feel bad and it is a touchy subject
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