August 14, 2013

About Breast Cancer: Blog Your Blues Away

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Breast Cancer Patients Blog Their Blues Away
I got depressed, angry, fearful, hopeful, and lonesome during my treatment for breast cancer. Perhaps if I had journaled about it, I would have recovered more quickly. A recent study from UCLA shows that patients who use social media and blog about their cancer journey are less depressed than those who keep their feelings to themselves.

Do you blog or journal about breast cancer? How has it affected your experience? Post a comment and include a link to your blog.

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Social Media and Online Cancer Support
Social media networks can provide you with emotional and practical support during breast cancer treatment. Learn how to find information, updates, and immediate cancer support by using social media. There are many places to get and give support.
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Safe and Creative Emotional Outlets
Diagnosis, treatment and survival of breast cancer brings up many emotions. Fortunately, there are many creative and safe ways to express your emotions, with lasting physical and psychological benefits. Try art, music, or dance therapy. Here are 7 ways to creatively cope with your emotions.
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Navigate Life After Breast Cancer
Having a diagnosis of breast cancer changes your life. Treatments may challenge your self-image as well as your body. You may shift your priorities around in order to overcome this disease and when treatment ends, you could find yourself in a different profession, or with a new focus.
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