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Challenges, Milestones, Setbacks, and Victories

By Pam Stephan, About.com Guide to Breast Cancer

Get support from many sources during and after treatment. There are ways to take care of yourself, cope with side effects, and weather emotional ups and downs. You can learn how to speak with your health care team, in order to get the best care, and navigate the intricacies of insurance. You can survive not only breast cancer, but also treatment, and move into better health.

  1. Getting Support
  2. Caring for Yourself
  3. Breast Reconstruction
  4. Cope With Side Effects of Treatment

Getting Support

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Diagnosis, treatment, and even survival can be full of challenges and emotions. You don't have to go through this experience alone. You can get support through groups, health care professionals, family, friends, and coworkers. Even other patients and survivors can help advise you and guide you through treatment and into a healthier future.

Caring for Yourself

Treatment causes many disruptions in your life and brings side effects along with it. Learn how to care for yourself and deal with the changes you'll face.

Breast Reconstruction

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After a lumpectomy or mastectomy, you may want to regain your symmetry. If you consult with a plastic surgeon before your surgery, you will learn what options are best for you, and how you can save skin and avoid unnecessary scars. Learn about breast implants, autologous tissue transplants, and tissue flap procedures.

Cope With Side Effects of Treatment

Cancer treatments can cause side effects, which in turn, need to be treated or prevented. You don't have to just grit your teeth and suffer - here are common side effects and ways to get help for them. Here's some advice on ways to care for yourself and recover from side effects of chemo and radiation for breast cancer.

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