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Zoom meeting on facing Scan anxiety.

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Rochester, NY

Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer with Julie Larson, LCSW
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The group is facilitated by a trained social worker and is designed to help ground and inform women in their cancer journeys. The group is a hybrid between an educational webinar, where a healthcare professional will speak on one topic, and the intimacy of a support group where personal stories can be shared and are a big part of the conversation.

Women with Breast Cancer can join to talk about topics such as
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Resources for Women's Cancers | SHARE Cancer Support
Resources for Women's Cancers | SHARE Cancer Support
https://www.sharecancersupport.org
February 13 (edited)
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What support is available for managing scan anxiety related to breast cancer?

This sounds like a wonderful support opportunity! Scanxiety is incredibly common among people with breast cancer, and having a trained social worker facilitate discussions can be really helpful.

Many people experience anxiety around scans - Show Full Answer

What support is available for managing scan anxiety related to breast cancer?

This sounds like a wonderful support opportunity! Scanxiety is incredibly common among people with breast cancer, and having a trained social worker facilitate discussions can be really helpful.

Many people experience anxiety around scans - feeling tense, having trouble sleeping, worrying about results, or even physical symptoms like increased heart rate and trouble concentrating. The waiting period for results can be especially stressful.

Here are some strategies that can help manage scanxiety:

Before Your Scan:
- Schedule scans earlier in the day to reduce waiting time
- Keep a busy, consistent routine with regular sleep and exercise
- Set small daily goals to maintain a sense of control
- Prepare questions for your care team ahead of time

During Anxious Moments:
- Try guided breathing exercises (breathe in for 5, hold for 5, breathe out for 5)
- Practice meditation or yoga to stay present
- Use relaxation techniques to slow your heart rate

For Ongoing Support:
- Talk with a therapist, counselor, or social worker
- Connect with others who understand through support groups
- Lean on family and friends who can help you through the experience

A MyBCTeam member shared: "I stay super busy on blood work/scan days. I try to keep my mind occupied."

These group sessions covering scanxiety, survivorship, self-care, and confidence sound like they address many of the emotional challenges that come with breast cancer.

February 13
A MyBCTeam Member

I’m not sure if I found it or not. I’ll have to call the number on the website next week.

February 14
A MyBCTeam Member

Thank you for sharing!

February 20
A MyBCTeam Member

Thank you for sharing this! I checked it out and it's really useful to me.

February 14
A MyBCTeam Member

*****I think if you click on the link below my post with the photo on the AI post that it will connect you to the link.

I put down the general website url.
But that would take some hunting.

February 13

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