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What wld you like health professionals to understand re emotional/ psychological fallout from BC?
On another thread, people have been sharing thoughts about the lack of knowledge/understanding among some breast health professionals about our emotions and psychological state, issues such as sleep d...
I keep comparing my breast cancer experience with my pregnancy. I was late for one and early for the other, but at no time did anyone suggest my brain may need as much attention as the affected body parts.
I've had a history of mental instability. At times I am incredibly robust, other times not so much so.
When the wheel fell off after my pregnancy, I asked why post natal depression was not discussed in the pre natal classes. The reply was "We don't want you to talk yourself into it." I shit you not. I gather that has changed. It's about time it changes for cancer patients as well