Family matters

Breast cancer - find out the facts before succumbing to treatment

Dear WDDTY

Recently my husband's grandmother was diagnosed with leukemia and my mother in law with breast cancer. I cannot tell you how encouraging your newsletters on breast cancer were to the whole family; if nothing else they stressed the importance of questioning the medical profession and finding out the facts before succumbing to treatment.

Unfortunately granny passed away just three weeks ago, but my mother in law is faring well and confident that she is making the right decisions, thanks to your timely advice.

I have indeed photocopied the petition to end drug secrecy and every day am managing to find people willing to commit themselves. Juanita M Bill, St Ouen, Jersey....

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