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"My friend went and bought me a new breast"
Knowing what to say when a friend is suffering a major health crisis can be difficult, but Guardian columnist Deborah Orr, diagnosed with breast cancer 18 months ago, has clear advice for anyone wondering what words of comfort to offer. Psychologist Annie Hinchliff adds her insight into doing and saying the right thing on Woman’s Hour.
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