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How to support friends through scary medical appointments when you're also afraid

My best friend asked me to come to her biopsy results appointment for support, but I'm terrified of getting bad news and don't know if I can handle being strong for her if it's cancer. I want to be there but I'm worried I'll make it about my own fear.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The vulnerability required to truly support someone through medical uncertainty can feel impossible when your own fears threaten to overwhelm.

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