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The term “breast cancer” makes most women shudder. However, thanks to earlier detection and better treatment choices, more than 2 million U.S. women have been successfully treated for breast cancer. Survivors — those who have been diagnosed with cancer, from the time of diagnosis through the rest of their lives — face what one writer has called “the new normal.” How do you live and thrive with this new reality? Although life for breast cancer survivors can be complex, this article covers four key issues for which your clinician (doctor, nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, or physician assistant) can provide help.
At this point, you’ve already discovered the importance of support from family, friends, …