Dear Eric: Regarding your response to the person trying to support a friend who had started to express anger while going through cancer treatments (“ Friend or Foe ”).

I’m currently going through chemotherapy right now. As part of that process, I take a strong steroid the day before, the day of, and the day after my infusion. I can’t say what the steroid does to other people, but it makes me a bit “nasty” with many I come in contact with during this time. Even some that are there to support me.

Your advice in the response was great. Given the circumstances her friend is going through, allow her some leeway. Trust me, the support means a lot. The patient gets a free pass on being cranky some days. It’s not personal.

– No Hard Feelings

Dear Feelings: Thanks for this perspective. It’s

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