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- Learn About The Tests Your Doctor May Suggest.
- Summary
- Breast Cancer Is Not What It Used To Be.
- Take Time Making A Treatment Decision
- Commit Yourself To Doing Everything You Can To Beat Your Disease.
- Think About Your Goals
- A General Overview Of What Happens After A Breast Cancer Diagnosis
- Learn About Your Specific Diagnosis.
- Choose The Best Available Cancer Doctor (An Oncologist).
- Decide Who You Want To Make Medical Decisions.
- Consider Available Treatments.
- Ask All Your Questions Before Agreeing To A Treatment Plan.
- Lumpectomy, a Partial Mastectomy or a Mastectomy.
- If A Mastectomy Is Recommended.
- When A Drug Is Recommended.
- If Radiation Is Recommended.
- If Chemotherapy Is Recommended.
- Get A Second Opinion
- Non-traditional Treatments Should Be Complementary - Not Instead Of
- Learn How To Maximize Your Limited Time With A Doctor.
- Drugs And Treatments Do Not Work In A Vacuum.
- Tools That Will Make The Process Easier
- Take Someone With You To Doctors' Appointments
- IF YOUR DIAGNOSIS IS OF METASTATIC BREAST CANCER OR AN UNUSUAL OR A RARE CANCER.
Advanced Breast Cancer: Managing Your Medical Care: Diagnosis To Treatment Decision
Drugs And Treatments Do Not Work In A Vacuum.
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A lifestyle known as a cancer preventive lifestyle helps people gain a sense of control and empowerment. It may also help get your body into the best condition to fight cancer.
- Eat nutritiously
- Get exercise - it doesn't have to be in a gym
- Get rest and appropriate sleep.
- Take care of your mouth. Mounting evidence indicates that poor oral care can worsen serious medical problems. This is a good time to schedule a dental check up to take care of any potential problems before treatment begins.
- If you smoke use your diagnosis as a wake up call to quit.
- Avoid excessive use of alcohol.
- Try to keep a positive attitude. We're not suggesting you become a pollyanna. Work at keeping the focus on the half full side of the glass.
- Think about getting a pet. It doesn't have to be a dog or a cat to help you feel better.
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