Into my husband sister diagnosed breast cancer of her left breast. We communicate with her very little. I can’t muster the courage and call her. Help please advice. What should I tell her in this case?
Hi Selinya If you are nervous about calling her perhaps you could write to her, just a short note to say you have heard about her diagnosis and are offering support. I don’t know if you are near her but if you are you could offer some practical help. Otherwise you could just say you are concerned and thinking about her. It is a tricky one when you don’t communicate much but she would probably be really pleased to hear from you and if not at least you know you tried. When I was diagnosed the specialist told me that breast cancer is very common and very treatable and that was what I found most reassuring.
All the best
Jane
I agree with the other post a simple “thinking of you” card or text message would be a good place to start.