A report released today by the journal Cancer suggests that women with advanced breast cancer who participate in support groups don't necessarily live longer. But previous studies on the issue have had contradictory findings. So let's dig in and see what we know. This study in 50 words o...
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Cancer Support Groups
steffee
Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 06:02 PM
Six years ago I had breast cancer. I participated in a support group approximately four years. Without this group my life would have been misery. Just meeting with others who understood the hardship - sharing new drugs - new options for recovery was FANTASTIC. When Support Group was first suggested I thought it was WASTE OF TIME. NOT SO. We had a wonderful group of OPTIMISTIC people - some are still with us some have gone to a peaceful area but at least when we were together we had fun until the last moment.
PRAISE GOD.
STEFFEE
CIAO
re: Cancer Support Groups
Craig Stoltz
Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 06:41 PM
Steffee--Thanks for the note. I'm delighted you had such a powerful group support. What strikes me is that you went in thinking it would be a waste of time--and had your mind changed by the experience. Congrats for all of it.
Six years ago I had breast cancer. I participated in a support group approximately four years. Without this group my life would have been misery. Just meeting with others who understood the hardship - sharing new drugs - new options for recovery was FANTASTIC. When Support Group was first suggested I thought it was WASTE OF TIME. NOT SO. We had a wonderful group of OPTIMISTIC people - some are still with us some have gone to a peaceful area but at least when we were together we had fun until the last moment.
PRAISE GOD.
STEFFEE
CIAO