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What should my facebook status be, dealing with cancer? - Speak*Now - 11-09-2012 05:16 PM
I have just found out that my Aunt has thyroid cancer. I want to dedicate my facebook status to her. WHat should I say?
- hollyberry - 11-09-2012 05:25 PM
WIth all due respect and sympahty for your aunt who has cancer ( personally lost two uncles and grandnother to cancer, mother is cancer survivor, several of my best friends parents passed of cancer, one as recently as last week....) and avid FB user, I personally think its inappropriate to advertise the cancer aspect because it could come across as an attempt of garnering attention and especially sympathy, even though I know that is what one craves in such a situation. So I suggest a status update that is somewhat ambiguous however those who truly know you and your family situation will complete get and understand... some expamples are *sending healing vibes into the universe* or *be strong auntie-so and-so---I love you*....FB friends are not always people who truly know you for many are acquaintences or work associates or friends of friends so in this matter privacy is of importance because you don't want to alienate family....its sticky so be careful...so I am sending you healing vibes for your auntie...