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News story about showing off the scars doesn’t consider the trauma of seeing this. There’s a lot of discussion about bringing breast cancer to the attention of the public. With one in seven women like...
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It is not okay, and she is not your friend. One of the things I learned through my experience with BC is the importance of reminding people about privacy and confidentiality. It may seem like common sense, but not everyone understands it. You should have control over sharing information about your health, but unfortunately, that’s not always the case. I feel that we need to educate the community about breast cancer awareness, but we must do it smartly without making us uncomfortable. Or making others uncomfortable.
I organized a breast cancer awareness event at my workplace, and I was touched by how many colleagues joined the morning tea and brought plates of food. Some of them did not know about my BC and I did not disclose it on that day. They came because they are passionate, and they had or have someone going through the cancer. I felt fully in control and confidently shared the information and pamphlets I received from my McGrath nurse. Luckily, my workplace is absolutely amazing. Privately, I maintain control by eliminating and avoiding people who lack common sense.