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Metastatic Breast Cancer Series: Managing Stress and Anxiety

1st ed., 2010

Written By Michael J. Formica, MS, MA, EdM & Robin Warshaw

This guide offers practical methods to help you lower the stress of ongoing treatment for metastatic breast cancer. Explore common feelings and choose from a variety of tools to help cope with uncertainty. In this brochure, you will learn:

  • The scope of emotions you may have after a diagnosis of stage IV breast cancer
  • The value of finding solutions to stress
  • The differences between acute and chronic stress
  • Common situational triggers
  • Ways to talk to your spouse/partner, children, friends, doctors and co-workers

We pay special attention to three methods of self-care that help LBBC volunteers cope with stress and anxiety: getting information when you want it, exercise and good personal connections. Among the other tools we explore:

  • Spirtuality, relaxation techniques and yoga
  • Creative arts, laughter and pets
  • Support groups and counseling
  • Professional counselors and online groups

This guide was written with the assistance of healthcare professionals and women living with metastatic breast cancer.

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