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Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jul 27, 2023 | Replies (14)

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@mir123
I’m so sorry that your daughter lost her father at such a young age. You are right, she knew you were still there- in charge.
Kids are extremely flexible and can handle the truth explained according to their age.
I think my kids were also reassured that I was going to be ok because I continued to work. Stupid of me! I worked 2 weeks then off 2 weeks after chemo.
I’m amazed I didn’t get sick from my pediatric patients.
I’m now moral support for one of my daughters who has been going through a lot of breast monitoring with MRIs etc because she was found to have a genetic mutation making her more at risk for breast cancer and other cancers. I was just tested myself and I was normal. The mutation must be from her father’s side. Plus the risk of me, her mother, having breast cancer - double whammy.

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I'll add that our pediatrician was incredible at the time. She saw in ways that I didn't at first that my young daughter and I could function as a team even though our roles were also clear.
All best to you, your daughter, and the rest of the family.