You can take steps to ease your emotional adjustment. Express your feelings to your doctor, clinical coordinator, and the people close to you. This will help your doctor understand what you need to fully recover, and it will help your family and friends to share your difficulties and to help you work through them. Your family and friends can be your strongest supporters, but they may not know how to show their support. You can help them by being open and honest about the way you feel.
Many women find help in support groups, where they can share experiences and learn coping skills.
Several studies show that being with others who understand what you are going through can improve the quality of your life. Support groups can help to reduce stress and minimize depression. Having a positive outlook may allow your body to more effectively fight disease.