Hi
I’m not too sure where to post this, or even if it’s really something anyone will feel able to respond to.
I finished treatment for Primary bc nearly 2 years ago( chemo, mx,full node clearance, rads- large tumour, node positive), am on tamox, in my 30s.
I have been asked by a very close friend to be named as guardian for her children in the event of her death. One of my considerations is my dx and what this may mean in the future-something I realise does not raise the same possible implications in her mind as it does in mine. I have children of my own, and am well. I would be guardian for my sibling’s children in the event of their parents’ death as they would be for mine, but it feels very different to be asked to consider the same thing for a friend when I am only two years post treatment. Obviously we have discussed this and will continue to do so, but I wondered if anyone had been in a similar position, or had any thoughts specifically related to the bc dx issue? Thanks
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Many thanks for your response, norberte.
You sum it up really- it is an honour,and my gut reaction is to say ‘Of course’, but it is a huge responsibility and making sure I give the decision complete consideration is really important. The bc issue has been one of my considerations, so its really useful to hear your view on that.It is also helpful to read your last point-I am keen to give her an answer, but perhaps the best answer at the moment is ‘let’s talk more about this’.
C xx