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Dispelling Myths About Your Breast Cancer Support Group

Breast cancer is an intense battle that needs a support system to fight effectively. A support<br>system can look different from person to person and may include family members, friends,<br>coworkers, and healthcare providers. However, being in a community with other women who<br>understand what you're going through can make all the difference.<br>

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Dispelling Myths About Your Breast Cancer Support Group

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  1. Dispelling Myths About Your Breast Cancer Support Group Breast cancer is an intense battle that needs a support system to fight effectively. A support system can look different from person to person and may include family members, friends, coworkers, and healthcare providers. However, being in a community with other women who understand what you're going through can make all the difference. A breast cancer support group provides women with a community of other breast cancer survivors, allowing them to feel heard and understood. There are many myths about support groups that keep women from joining, but they can be easily dispelled. Common Myths About Cancer Support Groups Oklahoma City I Will Feel Worse Afterwards Hearing about others' struggles and successes with breast cancer can offer breast cancer emotional support. Seeing how other women overcame the challenges associated with breast cancer can help increase tolerance of your struggles, provide hope, and grow your sense of connection. I Will Be Forced To Share My Problems While sharing your experiences and emotions is beneficial to healing, you will never be forced to share in your support group. There is great benefit from listening and learning from others' experiences, so do not feel obligated to share if you are not ready to. Others Will Judge Me Support groups are not a place of judgment but community and compassion. Women can share their experiences in a safe atmosphere. The women in your breast cancer support group have walked or are walking in your shoes, so there is no judgment for your struggles and setbacks. Support Groups Are Depressing Although heavy topics are sometimes discussed, a great deal of fun happens at support group meetings. Many groups enjoy activities like crafting, baking, or group exercising. There are also plenty of events to learn how to live lives defined by so much more than breast cancer.

  2. Find Breast Cancer Emotional Support with Project31 Breast cancer support groups provide women with community support throughout their journey with breast cancer. If you are interested in joining a support group, get in touch with us at Project31. We offer monthly in-person and online cancer support groups Oklahoma City for women and their families. Check our calendar for upcoming support group meetings to get involved.

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