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The personal side of breast cancer


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We can sometimes forget the human side of coping with breast cancer. But 41,000 women will be diagnosed with it this year. Here, iVillage features very personal experiences from women at different stages of diagnosis, treatment and coping

Stories from the heart

  • Sue Wall describes how she broke bad news to her husband
  • Jackie Thompson prepared for chemotherapy over Christmas
  • Edd describes the experience of undergoing chemotherapy
  • Jane Inman reveals the realities of treatment
  • Lynn Griffiths tells about battling breast cancer for 10 years
  • Yvonne McNeill describes being diagnosed at age 34

    Getting through it

  • Think positive
    A positive attitude is said to go a long way in beating illness
  • Get support
    Find understanding friends on the Breast Cancer Support message board
  • Get informed
    Cancer Research UK gives you information and resources you can use

    Learn more about finding treatments for breast cancer, reducing your risk and helping find a cure

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