About Breast Cancer: 10 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer I wanted to keep up my work schedule, my housework, my garden, and my pre-diagnosis "normal" life, even after I started chemo. After all, I was going to beat cancer, so wasn't I strong? It turns out that my attitude didn't match reality. 10 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself If You Have BreastCancer Please don't make yourself sicker if you have breast cancer. Stop doing things that sabotage your recovery. Instead, start treating yourself well. You might pick up good, new habits to carry with you into ife after breast cancer. See More About:  10 things to stop doing  breast cancer diagnosis  chemotherapy 10 Ways to Cut Yourself Some Slack Give yourself permission to cope - with the shock of diagnosis, the effects of treatment, and the changes that surgery brings. Take breaks, delegate, and then delegate some more. See More About:  cancer treatments  self-care  coping strategies 10 Questions to Ask Your Surgeon About Breast Cancer Surgery Surgery is something that can't be undone. It can be redone and revised, but it can't be erased. Be sure you know what to expect before you commit to any surgery. Ask questions and get clear answers before you make decisions. See More About:  breast cancer surgery  cancer treatments  treatment decisions 10 Ways To Support A Patient During Chemotherapy Your supporters don't always know how to help you through treatment. Ask them to be your chemo buddy - then give them this list of 10 things they can do. I'll bet after trying some of these, they can come up with even more ways to be a great supporter! See More About:  breast cancer support  chemotherapy  cancer support Breast Cancer Ads Breast Cancer Facts Breast Cancer Signs Breast Cancer Terminal Cancer Cancer Symptoms Featured Articles Risk and Prevention 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   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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 © 2012 About.com   Speak Up, Please! Review a Medical App What's In Your Chemo Tote Bag? Tell Your Survivor Story   Follow me on: Advertisement