Breast cancer is a diagnosis that changes the lives of many American women. Among all types of cancer, breast cancer is the second-highest incidence rate. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 3.5 million women have been able to cope with this disease. Although the experts’ forecasts are disappointing, they claim that if you have been given breast cancer, then this is not a death sentence.
The most difficult stage in the fight against cancer is the emotional aspect. A woman who has heard a diagnosis of breast cancer is experiencing severe stress that can cause depression. Their lives are changing dramatically, and all of them are not ready for such changes.
If a woman has heard this diagnosis, she needs time to realize what is happening. The first few days can pass in agony and hysteria. She must survive this stage when her only emotion is the fear of the unknown.
Every woman is stressed regardless of the stage of cancer and the predictions of the doctors. Now her attention and energy will be directed to the fight against this disease. All her usual life will remain in second place for some time.
Doctors say that every woman can cope with negative emotions if they follow some tips. If you or a woman in your environment is faced with such a challenge, perhaps these tips will help you go this way.
Information about your illness.
Once you have been diagnosed with cancer, begin to get acquainted with your disease. You must know your enemy by sight. Try to study scientific information, since a lot of information on the Internet does not have scientific confirmation and is the thoughts of some bloggers.
The best source of information is your doctor. Ask him to tell you all about the symptoms of the disease, methods of treatment, about the positive results of treatment.
Visit all the necessary doctors.
Some patients believe that visiting an oncologist is enough for successful cancer treatment. To effectively cope with the disease, you need to visit different specialists. For example, a psychologist will help you cope with the emotional aspect, a genetic adviser, a surgeon and other specialists will help you understand the causes and consequences of cancer treatment.
They will help you understand what will happen to you shortly and will help you find tools to do this in the best way.
Support Group.
The support of family and friends is very important, but they cannot understand what you are going through. Therefore, there are special groups where people with the same disease meet to share their fears, feelings, or experiences in treatment. Here you can feel that you are not alone and that many people have the same problems as you. They, like you, are afraid but go. Such an example gives strength and confidence that you too can cope with all the problems. If your city does not have such groups, then you can join groups online.
Self-help.
In addition to medical care, you can get additional help from various sources. Your lifestyle should become calm and healthy. Add meditation and yoga to your daily routine.
These methods help improve your mental health, which is essential for fighting breast cancer.
Scientists claim that people who manage their emotional states cope with cancer more easily.
Focus on today.
If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, this is no reason to refuse to communicate with others around you. Try to continue your lifestyle, value, and enjoy every minute you spend with your family and friends. Love every little thing in your day.
Do not think about the future, live today.
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