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ihatecancer · New User Joined: 03 Jul 2007 Posts: 3

Hello, I've been trying to find out more on cancer, specifically throat cancer. My girlfriend just found out she had a cancerous growth in her neck/throat. we've been going out for several months(around 5-6) and I've been trying really hard to get her to go see the doctor and get checked up. a couple of days ago she got really sick and her parents made her go get checked up and that's when she found out. I'm having a really hard time dealing with this becuz I'm not sure how to handle it. Will our relationship change drastically? should i go to the doctor and get checked as well? We've never had sex but we do kiss. Should I be worried? How can i make her feel even a little better? I can't stand to see her sad and to watch her go through it and there's nothing I can do to make it go away. if anyone's been through anything similar or if u have any advice or answers, pleasee let me know it would b greatly appreciated.

Vee Smith · Moderator Joined: 12 Feb 2006 Posts: 796 Location: UK

I am sorry that your girlfriend has this hanging over her.

A tumour in the neck and a tumour in the throat are very different problems. You will need to find out which she has.

The one thing you can sure about is that you will not catch cancer from her - cancer is not transferable (it is not an infection). So you can be as physical as you (and she) like. As to making her feel better, that is a difficult question. I would concentrate on making her feel supported and be prepared for her to be tired and cross at times. Don't push her - she has enough to contend with.

Let us know what happens.

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