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Juanita,
My daughter was 14 last March when I was diagnosed. I too, only had lumpectomy, but it did bother her. She went through a period of trauma when I was first diagnosed, and then seemed to settle in. Then, just like in the case of this girl she seemed to have a rough go of it.
Teenagers have a rough time of letting an adult into thier world sometimes , but she definately needs an adult she can speak to now. I found out one of my daughters fear's was where does this put her as far as risk? My daughter was fortunate( for lack of a better description) as her best friends mom was dxed with a second primary One month after myself. They have been able to share much.
I agree with the just be available route. Don't try to push her, and she will be more receptive to opening up to you. What a wonderful thing you are doing.
Best wishes
Michelle
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