6 Things Women With Breast Cancer Want Their Friends to Know

As friends and caregivers, we often struggle to find the best way to provide support.

Michelle Chen

 

June 30, 2016

Invasive breast cancer will strike nearly 12% of women in the U.S. at some point during their lives. Because it’s so common, you probably know a friend or loved one who has been diagnosed with the disease, and how challenging her treatment can be. As friends and caregivers, we are eager to provide support, but often struggle to find the best way to do it. For some guidance, we spoke to breast cancer survivors who now work in cancer charities, such as Ford Warriors in Pink Models of Courage and Susan G. Komen, about what they found most helpful during their own treatment.

 Here is their advice.