乳腺癌的自我护理和康复: Lifestyle Changes
There are as many 乳腺癌 stories as there are women with 乳腺癌. There is no single right way to heal, to feel better, to cope or to change one's life. What seems to be important is to spend some time learning about which ways of healing and feeling better are the best match for you.
没有明确的原因 乳腺癌, and therefore, no proven ways to prevent the disease or its recurrence. This can provoke uncertainty, fear and anger. It is this fear of the unknown and people's passion to find causes that fuels 乳腺癌 advocacy and research.
尽管没有证据, there are some principles of healthier living that, 至少, 帮助人们减轻病痛. 在他们最好的时候, these principles may help improve your health, energy level and overall sense of well-being.
There is ongoing research examining the connection between lifestyle issues and 乳腺癌, 比如饮食, 锻炼, 支持和压力管理. 在UCSF医疗中心, we are examining whether or not a diet low in fat and high in vegetables, fruits and fiber can reduce recurrence rates for 乳腺癌, whether participation in support groups (and what kinds) can improve survival, whether or not 锻炼 can reduce fatigue and whether or not Chinese herbs (and which ones) can reduce chemotherapy side effects. You already may have participated in studies like this to help answer these questions, 或者将来会这样做.
到目前为止,我们还没有答案. 然而, 鉴于确实存在的证据, and the experience of women who feel better when taking good care of themselves, we want to highlight some recommendations to help you to shape your individual recovery plan.
想象一下自我盘点的过程:
- 我的自我照顾能力如何? 我最后才照顾自己吗? What advice would I give myself if I were my best friend, sibling or child?
- 我吃得怎么样?? 我在节食吗?, 感觉剥夺, 偷吃垃圾食品, feeling guilty about eating the "wrong" stuff, feeling confused about what are the right and wrong foods to eat? 我喝的水够吗?
- 我睡得好吗?? 我能睡得好吗?? 什么打扰了我的睡眠和休息?
- 我抽烟吗?? 我是否饮酒过量?
- 我生活中的压力源是什么? 我能改变什么?? 我可以用不同的方式回应什么?
- 我要移动我的身体吗? In which ways of moving do I feel the most pleasure? How, when and where do I fit it in my life?
- 是什么让我感觉不好? 改变这种状况的障碍是什么?
- 我爱什么?? 是什么感动了我,给了我生命的意义? Do I make room or time for that which gives my life meaning? 是什么激发了我的创造力?
Lifestyle change is not a written prescription that never changes. It is a dynamic process that is often in crisis and flux throughout 乳腺癌 diagnosis and treatment. The first and biggest step is to care enough about yourself to care for you. 这就是自我照顾.
在 卡罗尔·弗兰克·巴克乳房护理中心, we hope to provide you with information and support that will enable you to explore ways of feeling better. 你可以教我们什么对你有用. This will enable us to hold your experience and communicate your teachings to other women with 乳腺癌.
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加州大学旧金山分校健康 medical specialists have reviewed this information. It is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or other health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your provider.