How Do You Break The News? I have Cancer!

10/30/22 • 31 min

Discussion with Dr. Kathleen Ashton, Psychologist at The Cleveland Clinic
You’ve just been diagnosed with breast cancer; you’re past your first phase of shock, but now you have to tell your family, friends, and kids - how do you do it?

Dr. Ashton breaks down how to draw the line in age appropriateness when announcing the hard-to-hear news. Lia and Laila share their firsthand experience breaking the news with loved ones and co-workers.

For Additional Advice or Counseling, please find the following links:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/-/scassets/files/org/cancer/patient-education/how-to-talk-to-children-about-cancer.pdf?la=en

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For Additional Advice or Counseling, please find the following links:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/-/scassets/files/org/cancer/patient-education/how-to-talk-to-children-about-cancer.pdf?la=en

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