Has anyone had friends “walk away” from you during your cancer journey. Glioblastoma in this case

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  • Hello GJD, 

    Yes, I did in early 2024. It was a former work colleague I had known well and been very good friends with for over 10 years. We first met when he was briefly my boss, then we both went working in different parts of the company but continued to meet for a game of golf or a few beers regularly.

    When my prostate cancer recurred he suddenly stopped contacting me for some reason and I never heard from him since. 

    It can be a real let down when somebody does this for no apparent reason but sometimes I think the reason is just because they don't know what to say to you and the only way they can deal with this is to hide from it.

    It's quite common I'm afraid, although very disappointing or even upsetting.

    Derek.

    Made in 1956. Tested to destruction.

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