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Old 07-14-2015, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BobandMary View Post
We go with each other for major appointments. More ears, more understanding. Then we go out for a great meal.




I agree. I think people who question this approach haven't YET been given a serious diagnosis.


The anxiety is about equal for the person who is diagnosed, and the person who loves them deeply. After facing Cancer, or any number of equally scary things, both parties suffer from a bit of PTSD. It is mind numbing and soul shattering and it takes more than one brain to process things like major surgery and chemo and the fact that your life is in jeopardy.


It is just easier to have a buddy. Health issues increase with age.
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