Sarah Michelle Gellar says she makes sure she and bestie Shannen Doherty,
currently battling metastatic breast cancer, talk to each other every day. This
support likely makes a huge impact on Doherty’s treatment, but it turns out
Gellar is the one who’s learning valuable life lessons thanks to her friend. Their
bond is undeniable.
Throughout Doherty’s battle with metastatic breast cancer, Gellar has been
right by her side. Their friendship is the perfect example of support, and it’s
benefitted both of them in the long run. According to Gellar, she’s learned
important life lessons thanks to Doherty, which includes whipping up some
food in the kitchen.
“She’s amazing,” Gellar tells People. “It’s funny, my husband always says
that you always learn better from your friends than your spouse. He’s this
amazing chef but I never learned from him, because I get so nervous and
frustrated and he gets frustrated with me. I’ve learned so many recipes from
Shannen during quarantine, because she’s much more patient with me in the
kitchen.”
Even though COVID-19 forced everyone to quarantine, that didn’t stop
Doherty and Gellar from staying connected. The Charmed actress says
the two of them talk on the phone everyday, and it’s so nice to see that
Doherty is receiving such important support.
Support Matters During Treatment
A loving support system can really influence a person’s cancer journey.
However, it can also reveal which one of your friends will stick with you
through it, and which ones won’t. “Cancer ghosting” is sadly a common
thing that happens to newly diagnosed patients, meaning their friends
will distance themselves and stop reaching out. On the flip side, it can
make you appreciate your true friends even more. Amy Grantham
learned this lesson first-hand when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
She got to see who was still there while she went through treatment, and
got to weed out the ones who were not.
“Cancer is the great revealer in a way of peoples’ true character I think,”
Amy tells SurvivorNet. “So one of the things I discovered during my treatment
was that it was sometimes harder for my friends and family than it was for me
to deal with certain information. Also I very quickly learned who was really
there in my life and who was just kind of on the outskirts of it when it was
good for them or convenient for them, and it cut right through to the people
that are most important in my life.”
Studies have proven that patients who are able to stay uplifted and positive
typically show more successful treatment outcomes. That’s why the people
around you can make such a difference. Whether it’s making you laugh,
doing activities together that make you happy, or simply just talking,
taking your mind off of a diagnosis can really help you keep fighting.
Fonte: Survivornett
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