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Grieving the Loss of a Sibling

By Cancer.Net Editorial Board — 2018

Grief is a normal response to the loss of a brother or sister. But adult siblings are sometimes called "forgotten mourners" because their grief is often overshadowed by the grief of other family members, such as the person’s parents, spouse, or children.

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Death or Loss of a Sibling