Hi Tina, I am really sorry to hear people have distanced themselves from you just when you need them the most. I’ve had this experience myself (I’m currently on my 5th cancer journey) so I know what you’re going through. Sadly some people simply cannot cope with what is happening to you so they choose to distance themselves.  Cancer can certainly show who your real friends are. You need to concentrate solely on yourself now. My personal opinion is that the very word cancer scares people to a point where they just shutdown and pretend it’s not happening. It’s not nice and it’s not right but it probably won’t change. If they lose your friendship that is their loss and they will have to deal with their nagging conscience for a very long time. I am very careful who I allow into my life now and, sadly, even those I allow in are held at arms length. It’s my way of protecting myself. 

Ended up with sarcoma under my arm the size of a golf ball, it burst today and came out through the scar under my arm, a bit scary

The breast nurse said it will be OK it just needs to drain 

How are you doing on this journey after it being your 5th time?

My thoughts are with you and thank you for the support you have shown 

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