KCTV: Providing support for breast cancer patients

When a patient receives a cancer diagnosis, it impacts them physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Their support system plays a crucial role in their cancer journey. Focusing on the emotional support, some things we say to those with breast cancer out of love or support can be triggering for them.

Dr. Kadie Harry, Licensed Psychologist at Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute, has advice on how a loved one can provide support for a family member or friend diagnosed with breast cancer and what the most important thing a support person can do. 

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This week Dr. Kadie Harry talks about how a loved one can provide support for a family member or friend diagnosed with breast cancer and what the most important thing a support person can do.