Comments on: Psychotherapy Reduces Breast Cancer Relapse – Research Report http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/breast-cancer-therapy-counseling/ Exploring Healthy Psychotherapy Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:06:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: malignant lung cancer http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/breast-cancer-therapy-counseling/#comment-14259 malignant lung cancer Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:59:25 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1207#comment-14259 <strong>malignant lung cancer...</strong> Yes Art Boileau had...... malignant lung cancer…

Yes Art Boileau had……

]]> By: Siobhan http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/breast-cancer-therapy-counseling/#comment-13963 Siobhan Sun, 21 Dec 2008 01:00:34 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1207#comment-13963 Talking is sometimes just not enough. Talking is sometimes just not enough.

]]> By: Cat http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/breast-cancer-therapy-counseling/#comment-13811 Cat Sat, 13 Dec 2008 21:49:11 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1207#comment-13811 My mom was a part of a study group a few years ago that tracked participation in support groups such as these that were for women with breast cancer. These were such strong women, ready to be there for and support one another and every single one of them has had dramatic survival rates, and I chalk that up to so much more than just the radiation and chemo. They were a lifeline for one another through the good and bad times and they had others with them who completely understood what each other was going through. I want to see more studies like this gain funding and get the recognition they deserve becasue I strongly feel that this group is a big reason why my mom is still here with me today. My mom was a part of a study group a few years ago that tracked participation in support groups such as these that were for women with breast cancer. These were such strong women, ready to be there for and support one another and every single one of them has had dramatic survival rates, and I chalk that up to so much more than just the radiation and chemo. They were a lifeline for one another through the good and bad times and they had others with them who completely understood what each other was going through. I want to see more studies like this gain funding and get the recognition they deserve becasue I strongly feel that this group is a big reason why my mom is still here with me today.

]]> By: Leeza http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/breast-cancer-therapy-counseling/#comment-13791 Leeza Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:14:43 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1207#comment-13791 Cancer is hard no matter what. It affects both, the patient and the family. I too live in a small town and have a friend who's spouse had died from cancer. they had to travel over an hour just to go to a specialist. It's tough not being able to have the resources you need in a small town and I can only imagine how hard it is for the patient to have to travel such long distance, only to get help. Cancer is hard no matter what. It affects both, the patient and the family. I too live in a small town and have a friend who’s spouse had died from cancer. they had to travel over an hour just to go to a specialist. It’s tough not being able to have the resources you need in a small town and I can only imagine how hard it is for the patient to have to travel such long distance, only to get help.

]]> By: Grayson http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/breast-cancer-therapy-counseling/#comment-13781 Grayson Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:05:44 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1207#comment-13781 Does this mean that more oncology docs will start referring their patients to counselors and therapists, even psychiatrists, after treatment? Probably not. Does this mean that more oncology docs will start referring their patients to counselors and therapists, even psychiatrists, after treatment? Probably not.

]]> By: Claude http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/breast-cancer-therapy-counseling/#comment-13755 Claude Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:02:13 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1207#comment-13755 My wife died from breast cancer several years ago and I have long thought that maybe if she had had some kind of support group for her than maybe she would have done better with some of the treatments. We lived in a small town where access to these kinds of things were very limited and quite frankly some days it was a struggle for both of us to keep going, much less her with all of the sickness caused by the treatment. She became very depressed toward the end, knowing all that she was leaving behind and was never really able to resolve for herself that it would be ok for her to die. I miss her every day and hope that this is something that other breast cancer patients will pursue to make that painful journey a little less so. My wife died from breast cancer several years ago and I have long thought that maybe if she had had some kind of support group for her than maybe she would have done better with some of the treatments. We lived in a small town where access to these kinds of things were very limited and quite frankly some days it was a struggle for both of us to keep going, much less her with all of the sickness caused by the treatment. She became very depressed toward the end, knowing all that she was leaving behind and was never really able to resolve for herself that it would be ok for her to die. I miss her every day and hope that this is something that other breast cancer patients will pursue to make that painful journey a little less so.

]]> By: Kaleigh http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/breast-cancer-therapy-counseling/#comment-13731 Kaleigh Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:55:19 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1207#comment-13731 My mom currently has breast cancer and is undergoing chemo and radiation treatments. We had hoped this would be enough but after reading this I am definitely going to encourage her to also find a good therapist. This could certainly help her to cope with many other emotional issues that have arisen as a result of this devastating diagnosis and I can see very clearly how one with a more clear and focused state of mind could indeed have better chances for survival. It is not always mind over matter, but having a healthy frame of mind certainly never hurt anyone right? I love to read many of the articles here as many are so informative and useful, and I have finally found one that hits me right at home and is going to encourage me to make a difference for my family. Thank you. My mom currently has breast cancer and is undergoing chemo and radiation treatments. We had hoped this would be enough but after reading this I am definitely going to encourage her to also find a good therapist. This could certainly help her to cope with many other emotional issues that have arisen as a result of this devastating diagnosis and I can see very clearly how one with a more clear and focused state of mind could indeed have better chances for survival. It is not always mind over matter, but having a healthy frame of mind certainly never hurt anyone right? I love to read many of the articles here as many are so informative and useful, and I have finally found one that hits me right at home and is going to encourage me to make a difference for my family. Thank you.

]]> By: Diane http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/breast-cancer-therapy-counseling/#comment-13715 Diane Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:49:32 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1207#comment-13715 Its nice how therapy is helping with breast cancer patients. It would be nice to know if similar research is on for other health conditions to prove how positive therapy can be. Its nice how therapy is helping with breast cancer patients. It would be nice to know if similar research is on for other health conditions to prove how positive therapy can be.

]]> By: Tiff http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/breast-cancer-therapy-counseling/#comment-13697 Tiff Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:56:01 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1207#comment-13697 I would definitely undergo therapy if I ever had breast cancer, or any kind of cancer if I knew that it would cut my chances in dying by this much. It's very nice to hear that there is something out there that can help cancer patients I would definitely undergo therapy if I ever had breast cancer, or any kind of cancer if I knew that it would cut my chances in dying by this much. It’s very nice to hear that there is something out there that can help cancer patients

]]> By: jeni http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/breast-cancer-therapy-counseling/#comment-13695 jeni Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:53:59 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1207#comment-13695 It can't be stressed more than it is here how important therapy is to everyday life. I am glad to hear that these studies show how breast cancer can benefit from therapy. The reduction in death rate is very significant, by more than one half, is very enlightening and gives us reason to do therapy. It can’t be stressed more than it is here how important therapy is to everyday life. I am glad to hear that these studies show how breast cancer can benefit from therapy. The reduction in death rate is very significant, by more than one half, is very enlightening and gives us reason to do therapy.

]]> By: Jenina http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/breast-cancer-therapy-counseling/#comment-13689 Jenina Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:51:23 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1207#comment-13689 For most terminally ill people, a therapist helps them stay focussed on the current time. While staying focussed on today, new hope can be instilled about tomorrow. Noone should approach therapy with longevity in mind but with an attitude on improving the quality of life, today. For most terminally ill people, a therapist helps them stay focussed on the current time. While staying focussed on today, new hope can be instilled about tomorrow. Noone should approach therapy with longevity in mind but with an attitude on improving the quality of life, today.

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