About Breast Cancer: Grief, Loss, and Holidays

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer I feel very sad about the senseless shooting of schoolchildren and teachers in Newtown, CT. Unexpected loss, particularly when caused by violence is numbing. Grief on holidays is even harder to deal with. Condolences to the families of Sandy Hook Elementary, may you receive comfort that brings eventual healing. When Grief Comes Home for the Holidays A friend of ours recently got a diagnosis of Stage 4 recurrence. Her time is short, and she's making decisions. I wrote her, to let her know how she made my life better. If you love someone, tell them now - don't wait. If you're grieving, give yourself time, and stick with supportive people. Search Related Topics:  holiday depression  grief and depression  Holidays, Stress, and Breast Cancer Here comes the holidays - and I am never ready! The year that I was in treatment for breast cancer was hard for all the obvious reasons, but when Christmas arrived, I felt positively flattened. Plan carefully, set some priorities, and take the holidays easy this year. Here's some tips to cope with holiday stress. Search Related Topics:  holiday stress  simple holidays  family stress Does Stress Increase Breast Cancer Risk? We have my sister and her family coming for the holidays! I am housecleaning, meal planning, shopping, gift wrapping, and stressing. This is all on top of being a full-time caregiver for my 87-year old father, and keeping up with my writing and research. I would rather de-stress than have dis-stress, but that'll have to wait until after New Years! Search Related Topics:  breast cancer risk  stress and health  lifestyle choices Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics An introductory guide to breast cancer with articles and resources about the definition, types of breast cancer, symptoms, survival statistics, and more. Related Searches Breast Cancer Advanced Lung Cancer Colon Cancer Cancer Treatment Cancer Chemotherapy 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 The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Hometown Holidays Discover the best holiday events near your hometown. 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 Low Grade Cancer Follow-up procedures Long Distance Support   Follow me on: Advertisement