5 resources for EBC patients

If you've received an early breast cancer diagnosis, you may feel overwhelmed and scared.

Thankfully, there are resources available online and in-person you can lean on to find helpful information and support.

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Support groups-- support groups or group counseling can be very beneficial. You can share your thoughts, emotions, and worries

with others who are in a similar situation. Support groups have shown to help patients with cancer deal with anxiety, depression,

and also help you feel more hopeful overall. Online resources-- online resources

like the National Cancer Institute can help arm you and your loved ones with information about cancer

as well as offer strategies for how to cope with the disease and plenty more. The American Cancer Society's website, Cancer.org,

is another great resource. Therapy-- speaking with a counselor or therapist can help you find ways to manage both anxiety and depression

that may come along with a cancer diagnosis, along with any other emotions you may be feeling.

Therapy can also help you cope with uncertainty and help you feel more in control. Friends and family-- your friends and family

can also be a source of support. Studies have shown that patients with cancer who have strong emotional support systems

are more likely to have a higher quality of life. Your friends and family are there to listen and talk with you and assist you

with tasks or errands. Lean on these folks. They're happy to help. Your doctors-- remember, your medical team

is here for you too. They've dedicated their lives to diagnosing and treating cancer and are here when you need them.

Don't be afraid to reach out with anything that you need help with.