I'm so sorry you have lost friends. I feel I must be so lucky, as not one of my friends or family have deserted me, in fact everyone seems to go out of their way to see me and ask how I'm going. I feel I've had a double bonus, as I've also met some wonderful ladies who have breast cancer through support groups and exercise classes, who have also become friends. For me, I was upfront right from the beginning and told all my friends about the cancer, and told them all to tell anyone else that they knew who knew me. This worked so well, and I have experienced the best support that I could have wished for, and a very special social life with old and new friends, plus family. It makes me very sad to think some of you ladies are doing this cancer thing alone without your nearest and dearest along for the ride. Perhaps give my method a try. I found that if people knew it was ok for them to know, then they were happy to approach me and ask how I was doing. People never know what to say, and therefore say nothing, or avoid you because it is awkward. If they know you are happy to talk about it, they seem happy to still be around, and really try and nuture you.
Love Chris xx
