Dealing With Breast Cancer Symptoms
- Learning about your diagnosis, including the type of cancer, treatment options and prognosis, may help you to feel in control and make decisions less difficult.
- Spirituality may help you to reduce stress, worry and anxiety about your symptoms, and may lessen the risk of developing other medical conditions, such as depression.
- Light to moderate exercise such as walking or yoga, light housekeeping or strolling through a park can keep your muscles strong and boost your attitude.
- Eating a healthy diet can help you feel better while dealing with breast cancer by increasing your energy levels and preventing digestive troubles such as constipation and nausea.
- Taking a break between your medical appointments by visiting a friend, getting your nails done or taking a mini vacation can boost your spirits while dealing with breast cancer symptoms.
- Distracting yourself by spending time on a hobby, volunteering or even returning to your job may help you to deal with breast cancer symptoms.
- Telling your friends, family and co-workers about your symptoms and diagnosis and finding supportive people may help you to deal with your symptoms in a positive way.