Breast cancer affects the body, but it can also take an emotional toll. When you find out you have cancer, you might feel scared and worried. Treatment can be hard, and you might worry about cancer coming back.
Cancer can also change how your body looks. Some women lose their hair or need surgery. These changes can have an impact on your self-esteem and body image.
It's important to take care of your mental health while you are dealing with cancer. Your doctors, family, and friends can help you feel better by listening and caring for you. You can also join support groups where you meet other people going through the same thing. Talking to a counselor can help too.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminds us to check for cancer early. But it also reminds us to take care of our mental health during this tough time. When we understand and support each other, we can help people with breast cancer feel stronger.
Learn to Live as a Mental Health Resource
Don’t ignore the high stress in your life or feelings of sadness or emptiness. Find out if you could benefit from mental health support by getting screened. Learn to Live offers self-paced online resources for Stress, Anxiety & Worry, Depression, Social Anxiety, Insomnia, Panic, Substance Use and Resilience. If you are interested, visit learntolive.com/welcome/ndmedicaidexp.
