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PETA WILLIAMS
PETA WILLIAMS Member Posts: 104
edited September 2016 in Supporting someone with breast cancer

Q. Why do you get so much attention when you are a shark victim and everyone runs for the hills and or tels you to get on with it when you have breast cancer and probably lost more flesh?

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  • Cosette
    Cosette Member Posts: 612 ✭
    edited April 2016

    I reckon it's because there's an aspect of breast cancer that is invisible.  A shark attack is visible, visceral, and it also taps into a common fear. Sharks get movies. A lot of people don't understand the breast cancer journey. That's why we value spaces like this, where you can come talk to others who do understand.

  • primek
    primek Member Posts: 5,392 ✭
    edited April 2016

    I agree. I guess it actually holds more fear for some. A shark thing is much more random. We are hear to listen though. Take care. Kath x

  • PETA WILLIAMS
    PETA WILLIAMS Member Posts: 104
    edited April 2016

    Yes I understand where you are coming from but the in balance of health care respect and empathy is shocking. Hugs Peta

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