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Meditation and Breast Cancer

Posted on April 13, 2018
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"It is a sense of awareness of when the roller coaster of fear uncontrol thought to jolt my inner core and I have to remember awareness meaning presence or meditation can place me in a calm state instantly." -A member on MyBCTeam

On MyBCTeam, the social network and online support group for women facing breast cancer, members talk about a range of personal experiences and struggles. Meditation is one of the most discussed subjects.

Here are some conversations about meditation:

A member shares her delight in realizing she can be mindful.

A member wonders what others do for their anxiety besides meditation.

A member shares what meditation app that works for her.

A member shares an update and which classes she is taking to help with her treatment.

A member says her husband calls it quackery, but she's enjoying these alternative treatments.

A member shares what she does with her evening ritual.

Can you relate?

Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to MyBCTeam today and start the conversation. You'll be surprised just how many others may share similar stories.

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Posted on April 13, 2018
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