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Survivingbreastcancer.org
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My Animal Companion Has Been With Me Throughout Breast Cancer
By Kristen Carter Dear Kristen, I'm really struggling with intense sadness and loss since I had to say goodbye to my emotional support...
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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Tips for Managing Mood Swings and Breast Cancer
By Kristen Carter Dear Kristen, Do you have any suggestions for dealing with moodiness? Between the stress of having breast cancer and...
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Reconnect With Your Inner Strengths
Dear Kristen, Having breast cancer is wearing me down in so many ways, not just physically. I used to be so full of life and energy, and...
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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How To Deal With Brain Fog
By Kristen Carter Dear Kristen, What ideas do you have for dealing with brain fog? Dear Reader, This is a topic close to my heart – or...
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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Dealing with the Stress of Having Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC)
Dear Kristen, How do you deal with the stress of having metastatic breast cancer (MBC)? I am always anxious and some days are...
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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Why Won't My Teenager Talk To Me About My Diagnosis?
Dear Kristen, My teenage daughter doesn’t want to hear anything about my cancer; it upsets her and she prefers to pretend I’m fine. She...
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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Creating Your Legacy
#FeatureFriday Dear Kristen, I’m planning to beat this disease, but I am aware of my mortality like never before. Do you have any ideas...
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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Do Positive Thoughts Help You Heal?
By Kristen Carter Dear Kristen, I’ve always been a positive person and I’m trying to stay positive since my recent cancer diagnosis, but...
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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Reassurance for Genetic Testing
By Kristen Carter Dear Kristen, I know I should do genetic testing so it can inform my family, especially my daughters, but I’m nervous...
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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How to Feel Positive About Life Again
By Kristen Carter Dear Kristen, I had these great dreams for the future, but now that I’ve had breast cancer I’m afraid to look ahead....
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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Coping with Survivor's Guilt
By Kristen Carter Dear Kristen, As someone living with MBC, it's hard not to go down rabbit holes, especially as we are seeing a lot of...
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No Matter Your Weight, Shape, or Size, You Matter.
By Kristen Carter Dear Kristen, I have gained six or seven pounds since I finished chemo and began taking Letrozole. Nothing fits, I...
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