It breaks the heart of every loving parent to see their child ill. If you are the parent of a woman with breast cancer, no matter what her age, it’s no different: you wish you could changes places with her so she wouldn’t have to hurt. But you can’t. Fortunately, there are other ways that you can be supportive as a parent. In this section we share some things you should know about what your daughter is going through, and we also have some tips on how to talk to her. We promise not to suggest anything that will interfere with your need to nurture. We're parents, too.
You have already taken a step in the right direction by looking for information on the internet. Here are some things you should know about your daughter.
"Mom, Dad, I have breast cancer." More and more, parents are hearing these alarming words from their daughters.
One of the most emotionally painful aspects of breast cancer is how it impacts our children. We worry about our condition affecting their present lives and we dread that our cancer may be passed onto our daughters.