About Breast Cancer: Can You Move On, After a Loss?

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer I have been to too many funerals recently. It's hard to talk about, but even harder to avoid. This got me thinking about how to cope with the loss of a loved one. Live Without Regrets When You Have a Loss to Breast Cancer I think that dealing with loss goes more smoothly if we have time to prepare for it. But we don't always have that luxury. Here are my thoughts on how to go on living after a loss to cancer. See More About:  breast cancer  cancer deaths  emotional support Dealing With Fear of Death and Breast Cancer "I may die of breast cancer," was the first thought that came to my mind when I was told my biopsy results. Even though I knew of one person who had survived breast cancer, I didn't know any recent statistics, so I assumed the worst for my case. Fear of death often arises at diagnosis of cancer, but you can cope with it. See More About:  fear of death  coping  cancer survival The Psychological Impact of a Breast Cancer Diagnosis A diagnosis of breast cancer is one of the most devastating things a woman can hear. After such shocking news, it is normal to feel a range of emotions, from despair to rage. But for some patients, even once the initial confusion and grief have dissipated, a serious mental health issue may develop. Get help! See More About:  depression  emotional stages  emotions Expressing Emotions, Coping, Surviving At diagnosis, you may feel shock, anger, or emotional numbness. That's normal and that's okay! But if you don't resolve those emotions, your mental health can start affecting your physical health. See how this happens and how you can deal with it. See More About:  breast cancer support  emotions  coping Breast Cancer Ads Breast Cancer Signs Breast Cancer Stages Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Cure Breast Cancer Stage Featured Articles Decode Medical Terms - Breast Cancer Glossary Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics 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   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. 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.com Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What is Breast Cancer? Symptoms of Breast Cancer Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Treatments for Breast Cancer Preventing Breast Cancer   Follow me on: Advertisement