About Breast Cancer: Survivor Decides to March Forth And Help Others

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Welcome to the second week of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! You'll be hearing from other survivors and getting plenty of advice and ideas on how to navigate the journey. Breast Cancer Survivor Decides to March Forth & Help Others Marci Schmitt is a two-time breast cancer survivor, and she wants to put her experience to good use. She has written her survivor story with the goal of giving useful, practical advice to patients and their supporters. So if you're in treatment, or trying to find ways to help someone with breast cancer, her book will be helpful to you. Told honestly, with a good spirit and upbeat voice, March Forth is her story. See More About:  breast cancer  chemotherapy  survivor story Newly Diagnosed: Before Starting Treatment When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I felt like I was going to a foreign country, where the language and customs were very different from my normal life. There was too much information, too many new terms, and too many decisions. Here's a basic introduction to the journey. Take your time, it's a good investment on your part to learn the ropes before you start making treatment plans. See More About:  cancer treatment  diagnosis  pathology report 10 Essential Things To Do Before Starting Treatment Making a battle plan before starting treatment really pays off. But it also helps to schedule in some pleasant activities too. Try to find a balance between taking care of your body and taking time to be with people that you care about. Set your priorities before the clinic schedule takes over your life. After you read my list, let me know what your pretreatment essentials may be. See More About:  cancer treatment  breast cancer  support Paying For Breast Cancer Treatment Your breast cancer diagnosis will affect your health, relationships, schedule, and your wallet. Even if you have health insurance or Medicare, there will be copayments to manage, drugs to pay for, and non-medical expenses that surprise you. Be sure you know what your financial options are, as well as where and who to ask for assistance. Don't skip treatment because of money - plenty of help is out there for you. See More About:  breast cancer treatment  medical expenses  financial assistance Breast Cancer Ads Breast Cancer Lung Cancer Cancer Ribbons New Cancer Treatment Wigs Cancer Patients 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 Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. 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 For All Free Wigs for Cancer Patients Free Headgear During Chemotherapy Find Free or Low-Cost Mammograms Advertisement