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Breast Cancer Support Groups Will Unleash Your Coping Power
If You are Feeling Alone Try Contacting a Breast Cancer Support Group
A quick health reality check. Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer in women next to lung cancer. Every woman is at risk for developing breast cancer in her lifetime.
200,000 Women
According to OncoLink at www.oncolink.org, almost 200,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001. It is recommended that women perform self-breast examination on a routine basis to detect any changes in breast tissue.
Breast Cancer Tests
As women age, changes can occur in the breast that may not be detected by touch, which is why all women should start getting screening mammograms at the recommended intervals after age 35.
A lesion or tumor can be present for many years before it is palpable. Once a tumor has spread, more aggressive treatment is required to stop the growth and spread to surrounding tissues. Breast cancer support groups can be very helpful to women in all stages of the disease process, from the newly diagnosed to those who are terminal.
If there is not a local group or you are unable to attend, sign up for an online breast cancer support group for answers to questions and information regarding diagnosis, treatments, and outcomes.
About Cancer Research
Research for breast cancer is ongoing, and there is yet to be a cure found. One of the most well known breast cancer support groups per se is the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, which sponsors the Race for the Cure, and raises awareness as well as funds for ongoing breast cancer research through sponsored events held across the country.
For more information on Race for the Cure events and the latest news about breast cancer research, breast cancer support groups, and treatments visit www.komen.org.
Support Group Relationships
Any type of cancer can be devastating, and people newly diagnosed as well as those going through treatment and in remission, can benefit from the relationships established through breast cancer support groups.
Benefits
Patients benefit greatly from this type of outlet, and breast cancer support groups have been established just for this purpose, and serve as the core of support for breast cancer patients and their loved ones.
For more information on breast cancer support groups online visit www.breastcancer.org, www.cancersociety.com, www.cancer.org, and www.thewellnesscommunity.org. So, if you find yourself to be one of the 200,000 women who are dealing with this dread disease check with your local oncologist or organizations to help you find support groups for breast cancer.
There is no need for you to go through this alone. People do care.
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