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Fear and anguish over mother's cancer?

Page last modified on: October 16, 2008

Question from KarenL: My mom was diagnosed in 2003 and I took care of her while she went for treatment. After nearly 4 years, I still cannot shake the fear and anguish. I still find myself crying over it and feel bad when my son sees me. How can I convince myself that my mom will be okay and go on with my life?: Answer —Rosalind Kleban, L.C.S.W.: This sounds like a situation where it might be helpful to speak to a health care provider. It may also help to know that the bulk of recurrences happen in the first two years. And the longer a person goes from the time of diagnosis, there's a greater expectation that that patient will be well.

On Wednesday, February 21, 2007, our Ask-the-Expert Online Conference was called Partners, Loved Ones, Caregivers: Taking Care of You. Author Marc Silver and moderator Rosalind Kleban, L.C.S.W. answered your questions about how you can take care of your loved one and yourself during and after breast cancer treatment.

The materials presented in these conferences do not necessarily reflect the views of breastcancer.org. A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product or regimen discussed. All readers should verify all information and data before employing any therapies described here.

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Marc Silver is the author of Breast Cancer Husband: How to Help Your Wife (And Yourself) Through Diagnosis, Treatment, and Beyond.

Rosalind Kleban, L.C.S.W. is administrative supervisor for psychosocial programs at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center's Lauder Breast Center in New York City, where she leads weekly support groups for women with early and advanced breast cancer.