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 | Welcome to the second week of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! You'll be hearing from other survivors and getting plenty of advice and ideas on how to navigate the journey. | |
Breast Cancer Survivor Decides to March Forth & Help Others
Marci Schmitt is a two-time breast cancer survivor, and she wants to put her experience to good use. She has written her survivor story with the goal of giving useful, practical advice to patients and their supporters. So if you're in treatment, or trying to find ways to help someone with breast cancer, her book will be helpful to you. Told honestly, with a good spirit and upbeat voice, March Forth is her story.
| Newly Diagnosed: Before Starting Treatment
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I felt like I was going to a foreign country, where the language and customs were very different from my normal life. There was too much information, too many new terms, and too many decisions. Here's a basic introduction to the journey. Take your time, it's a good investment on your part to learn the ropes before you start making treatment plans.
| 10 Essential Things To Do Before Starting Treatment
Making a battle plan before starting treatment really pays off. But it also helps to schedule in some pleasant activities too. Try to find a balance between taking care of your body and taking time to be with people that you care about. Set your priorities before the clinic schedule takes over your life. After you read my list, let me know what your pretreatment essentials may be.
| Paying For Breast Cancer Treatment
Your breast cancer diagnosis will affect your health, relationships, schedule, and your wallet. Even if you have health insurance or Medicare, there will be copayments to manage, drugs to pay for, and non-medical expenses that surprise you. Be sure you know what your financial options are, as well as where and who to ask for assistance. Don't skip treatment because of money - plenty of help is out there for you.
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