Coping - videos
A diagnosis of breast cancer can bring about a wide range of emotions including shock, fear, denial, sadness and anger. And although time may lessen the strength of such feelings, it may not make them go away [1].
As you go through the different stages of grief and healing, a social support network can help you address the emotional impact of the diagnosis. Studies show that support from formal and informal sources can improve quality of life. These benefits include improvements in mood, ability to cope and reduced levels of stress [2,3]. In addition to emotional support, social networks can provide practical help that can make life a little easier.
Updated 05/13/09
