About Breast Cancer: Holidays, Relationships, and Coping

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Best wishes for the Holidays, from me to you! A wish is just that - not a guarantee - and many times it takes some work to make a wish come true. Pile some holiday stress on top of that, and you've got a job! Relationships are one of the items that you may wish were better this time of year. Well, here's some help for you. Relationships, Dating, Intimacy, and Sex Holidays are loaded with food, parties, and people. We remember "happy golden days of yore" while trying to come to grips with our present-days selves. Not only are our relationships stressed, so are we! Let's dish out some advice on how to navigate dating, partnerships, and and getting support for this holiday season. See More About:  intimacy  relationships  communication How Do You Handle Unwanted Breast Cancer Advice? When GMA anchor Robin Roberts was diagnosed with breast cancer, somebody told her to "eat lots of bacon, and you'll get through chemo better." Roberts politely replied that she'd never heard of that trick! So, how do you handle unwanted advice about coping with breast cancer? See More About:  cancer stress  stress reduction  coping skills FDA To Remove Avastin From Drugs For Metastatic Disease The U.S. FDA says it will revoke its approval of Avastin for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer. The drug's maker, Genentech - will appeal the FDA's decision to practically deny treatment to some metastatic breast cancer. patients. The FDA says that Genentech hasn't proved that this drug really benefits breast cancer patients, but in Europe, its still being used. Is this about protecting patients from useless treatments, the power to decide your treatment, or money? Newly Diagnosed: Free E-Course This is an 8 Lesson e-course that serves as a roadmap for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients; it is full of information about diagnosis details, tests, emotions, and the many options you may be offered for surgery and treatment. We'll also cover workplace issues and fertility frustrations. Each lesson arrives in your email, and you will receive your first lesson on the same day that you sign up. Breast Cancer Ads Breast Cancer Coping with Stress Coping Pool Coping Pavers Wall Coping Stones Featured Articles Newly Diagnosed - What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment Is It Breast Cancer? - Diagnosis, Tests, Results Treatment Options for Breast Cancer Support and Resources - During and After Treatment Life During Treatment - Self Care, Side Effects, Reconstruction Life After Treatment, Recovery, Hair and Skin Care, Changes   More from About.com Great Gadget Gifts iPad or iPod? Kindle or Nook? Point-and-shoot or DIL camera? If you're confused by this year's must-have gadgets, check out our top picks. More> The Gift of Entertainment The lowdown on the latest holiday releases, plus recommendations on the best in music, movies and more. More> This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Tell Me About It Send In Your Survivor Story Snappy Comeback To Insensitive People Pictures of Your Life After Breast Cancer Advertisement