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How to Cope With a Loved One's Diagnosis of Breast Cancer

Updated: Friday, 20 May 2011, 3:33 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 20 May 2011, 10:28 AM EDT

myFoxDetroit.com Staff

SOUTHFIELD, MI - A diagnosis of breast cancer can be frightening and overwhelming. However, the person who has been diagnosed is not the only one affected. Family members and friends are also influenced by health changes of a loved one. The Love Doctor is IN with some tips on how to cope with your loved one's diagnosis of breast cancer.

As a loved one of somebody who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, these are some very important steps for you to make the entire situation less stressful for yourself and your loves one.

1. Listen

2. Allow yourself to react

3. Educate yourself

4. Don't do it alone


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