Mastectomy can have a large role in the treatment of breast cancer patients.
Having a support group to help you through any difficult or traumatic period in your life is always a good idea, whether it's because of a death, divorce or illness. Undergoing mastectomy, and facing breast cancer and its treatment are traumatic not only for the person battling the disease, but for family and close friends as well. A good support group can help the patient and also those who are close to her. It is easy to find mastectomy groups in your area or even online, and these groups can help you or your loved one get through a very difficult time.
Monarch Butterfly
The online Monarch Butterfly group, hosted by Gather.com is a welcoming support group of individuals who will gladly help you through the trauma of a mastectomy and breast cancer. The group was founded in August of 2006 by a cancer survivor who had undergone mastectomy. Many members can relate to patients who have had a single or double mastectomy. Members of Monarch Butterfly are encouraged to talk about their story, speak with other members about their battles, upload pictures and generally share their experiences.
Monarch Butterfly
monarchbutterfly.gather.com
Revolution Health--Breast Cancer Support Group
Revolution Health has many support groups online for many different things. Their breast cancer support group has almost 300 members and was founded in October 2007. Members can post their stories publicly or talk to other members privately, all within the group. There are many members including those currently battling cancer and facing mastectomy, as well as those who have survived and are helping others face their struggles. You can even pledge to complete a group goal of participation in the group and follow the easy achievement milestones to accomplish that goal. This group is very active and is always accepting new members who need a comforting place to share as they go through a very difficult time.
Revolution Health--Breast Cancer Support Group
Revolutionhealth.com/groups/breast-cancer-support-group
Her2Support
The Her2Support group is an active online support group for "patients, caregivers, mothers, daughters, sons and husbands" who are facing breast cancer and mastectomy, or potential surgery, and those who have survived. The board of directors and advisory board for this group are nearly all doctors who can answer medical or technical questions, and can understand the trauma that the disease causes to the patient and her loved ones. Her2Support is a non-profit, charitable organization that offers resources for those needing more information or a local support group, information about the newest clinical trials and treatments, group discussions and chats, and forums for breast cancer and mastectomy topics as well as more personal off-topic threads.
Her2Support Group Org
6973 Mimosa Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92011
760-602-9178
Her2Support.org
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