Amy was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma three years ago
A Downpatrick woman diagnosed with cancer at the age of 20 has revealed some of the most upsetting comments made about her illness.
“My advice would be, just don't mention it unless the person wearing a wig mentions it to you. It's hard enough dealing with having no control of what side effects your treatment may be causing without having to worry about the extra pressure of your appearance.”She added:“Another thing I found unhelpful was people saying, ‘You’re such a hero/warrior!’ Or referring to cancer as a “battle/fight.
She said that despite some of the upsetting comments she has heard, there have been plenty of positive words of encouragement from those she has come across in the last three years. “Try and treat the person the same way as you did before and not let cancer to get in the way of your friendships or relationships.
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