With it being Breast Cancer Awareness month, I bring your attention to how much your attitude affects your wellness. When faced with a life-threatening diagnosis such as breast cancer, it is vital to have a sense of realistic optimism. This helps you as the patient to take decisive action with regard to treatment. Obviously, it is not always easy to keep a positive outlook, so surround yourself with supportive family and friends who can help inspire you and keep you focused to the positive. When undergoing treatment, it is normal to experience self-doubt, cynicism and fear. You’re fighting for your life – who wouldn’t feel this way? But with the support of loving family & friends as well as a positive attitude, you can “stand up to cancer” with courage & confidence that you can win the battle.

Here are a few links with information if you or a loved one is suffering from breast cancer:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/22380-physical-effects-breast-cancer/

http://www.komenadvocacy.org/readstories.aspx?id=98&blogid=132

To your wellness!