As I was reading Becky's story at age 29, and how family and friends helped her and her family through that hard year of 2007, I thought, if Becky was closer to Lexington Ky our support group Spouses of Survivors of Breast Cancer might have been able to help Becky's friends and family through the trials and tribulations of that first year.
I am a spouse of a survivor and when my wife Sue and I were going through her decisions and treatments, I realized I needed some support, someone to talk to. When I found out that there really was nothing for the caregivers, not just spouses but sisters, BFF's, mom's, neighbors and everything in between, I decided when Sue and I had made it through what I now know is usually a year long journey, that I would do what I could to help someone else who was a caregiver and needed someone to talk to. I could help guide them through the torturous challenges of caring for some one they love.
Spouses of Survivors of Breast Cancer has been formed here in Lexington Ky. We are three spouses who have gone through 6 months of education and training to help guide caregivers and family members through the challenging road of treatments and emotions that we caregivers have. We have four quarterly meetings a year and one of us can try to help or support throughout the year. All of the local breast care centers and their nurse navigators have one of our brochures. Maybe we can help you or someone you know.
lexington, KY