Recognizing and Changing Negative Thought Patterns
Sometimes we as humans get stuck with interpreting negative and distressing situations, over and over again. Negative thought patterns, also known as cognitive distortions, can lead to incorrect assumptions, unrealistic self-criticisms, and even denial of reality. As a breast cancer patient or survivor, negative thought patterns are more common because of the emotional turmoil that is associated with a breast cancer diagnosis. This devastating diagnosis can heavily impact psychological well-being as well as physical health. Negative thoughts are a part of life and truthfully inevitable, especially as a cancer patient and survivor.
Core Strength: Why It’s Important & What Exercises Patients & Survivors Can Do At Home To Improve Core Strength
Core strength is important for day-to-day movements such as standing up from a chair or doing simple house chores like mopping. These tasks may seem simple for everyone but without proper core strength, these tasks can be painful for certain individuals. Core muscles can become weak if they are not being used often enough, which can be hard for individuals who are breast cancer patients and survivors.
Increasing Rates for Men and Young Women: When to get Checked
It is recommended that screening for breast cancer start at the age of 40 for women. But what about young women and men? Although it can be rare, the risk of breast cancer in men and young women is on the rise in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 9% of new breast cancer diagnoses are found in young women and 1 out of every 100-breast cancer diagnosis are found in men. Men and young women should be informed about breast screening options to help determine if screening is right for them and if so, when to have it.
