About Breast Cancer: Taking Care of Yourself

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer I'm convinced that women are great at multi-tasking. We keep everybody around us on schedule, make sure meals are on time, and rooms get cleaned up. Often, we take care of others and neglect our own needs. Well, if you're in treatment or recovery, those priorities need to change! Top 10 Self Care Tips During Breast Cancer Treatment Don't let yourself be defined by breast cancer -- once you become a patient, it can be easy to get caught up in treatment and emotions. But you are a survivor -- so take good care of all aspects of your health, gather your posse, and head into a healthier future. Here are some tips to help you with self-care. See More About:  family health history  healthy diet  breast cancer treatment 7 Essentials to Pack for Summer Travel During Treatment Summer holds great opportunities to spend time with family and friends. If you're in treatment for breast cancer, you can still travel - you just need to pack a little more carefully. Discuss your plans with your doctor and then get out your suitcase. Here's a list of things to pack in addition to your camera, credit cards, clothes, and medications. See More About:  chemotherapy treatments  breast cancer treatment  travel 10 Ways to Cut Yourself Some Slack You need a break -- no, make that several breaks! Sometimes you just have to give yourself permission to take special care of yourself. Here are some suggestions, several of which came out of my breast cancer support group. See More About:  cancer treatments  self-care  coping strategies Safe and Creative Emotional Outlets Here are seven safe, creative ways to express the emotions that come with breast cancer. Each has physical and psychological benefits. While none of these will cure cancer, they do help you feel better and give you some emotional relief. See More About:  emotions  emotional stages  creative therapies Breast Cancer Ads Breast Cancer Lung Cancer Symptoms Cancer Wigs Cancer Diet Ovarian Cancer Featured Articles 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 Newly Diagnosed - What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. 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 Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Free Stuff Free E-Course For Newly Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Free Headgear For Patients Free or Low-Cost Mammograms Advertisement