About Breast Cancer: Support Across the Miles

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Friends and family are often scattered across the country these days. When a loved one far away is diagnosed with breast cancer and you want to help, what can you do? Giving Support for Breast Cancer Over Long Distance We're more likely to meet online than in person and may talk over the phone rather than over the back fence. But we really want to help despite the miles that separate us. Here are 8 ways to send your support! Search Related Topics:  breast cancer support  chemotherapy  cancer patient care Become a Chemo Support Buddy Being stuck in an infusion chair with nothing to do gets boring. Being a chemo buddy means you can provide support, encouragement, and distraction for your favorite patient. Try these 10 tips for helping a chemo patient through a treatment session. Search Related Topics:  breast cancer support  chemotherapy  cancer support Supporting a Partner with Breast Cancer Couples support each other in a daily way, but when one has cancer, the balance of support shifts and somebody becomes the caregiver. There's no official manual for breast cancer caregiving, but you can stick to some basic principles that will guide you. Search Related Topics:  intimacy  support groups  breast cancer support Treatment Options for Breast Cancer There are 5 basic types of treatments for breast cancer. Read about surgery types, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted biologic therapies, and follow-up therapies, such as hormone suppression. Related Searches Breast Cancer Lung Cancer Survival Cancer Treatment Cancer Chemotherapy Skin Cancer Featured Articles Support and Resources - During and After Treatment Life During Treatment - Self Care, Side Effects, Reconstruction Life After Treatment, Recovery, Hair and Skin Care, Changes Decode Medical Terms - Breast Cancer Glossary Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics Risk and Prevention   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read 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   Support Forum Long Distance Support Stories What I learned about BC is.... Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Diagnosis   Follow me on: Advertisement