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About Breast Cancer: Taking Care of Yourself

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From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer
I'm convinced that women are great at multi-tasking. We keep everybody around us on schedule, make sure meals are on time, and rooms get cleaned up. Often, we take care of others and neglect our own needs. Well, if you're in treatment or recovery, those priorities need to change!

Top 10 Self Care Tips During Breast Cancer Treatment
Don't let yourself be defined by breast cancer -- once you become a patient, it can be easy to get caught up in treatment and emotions. But you are a survivor -- so take good care of all aspects of your health, gather your posse, and head into a healthier future. Here are some tips to help you with self-care.

7 Essentials to Pack for Summer Travel During Treatment
Summer holds great opportunities to spend time with family and friends. If you're in treatment for breast cancer, you can still travel - you just need to pack a little more carefully. Discuss your plans with your doctor and then get out your suitcase. Here's a list of things to pack in addition to your camera, credit cards, clothes, and medications.

10 Ways to Cut Yourself Some Slack
You need a break -- no, make that several breaks! Sometimes you just have to give yourself permission to take special care of yourself. Here are some suggestions, several of which came out of my breast cancer support group.

Safe and Creative Emotional Outlets
Here are seven safe, creative ways to express the emotions that come with breast cancer. Each has physical and psychological benefits. While none of these will cure cancer, they do help you feel better and give you some emotional relief.

 


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