"My husband and I found the
lump on my left
breast. My fear was instant, as soon as I
knew the lump existed. I 'knew' that it was
cancer," says Debbie.There is, of course, the ultimate fear. "Anyone over forty today, grew up with the idea that a
diagnosis of cancer was the equivalent of death," explains Baron. And even though most women live well beyond breast cancer—just look at the statistics that show a high degree of recovery when breast cancer is caught early—it still causes a tremendous sense of fear.Fears and fantasies that are based on myths or misunderstandings about breast cancer are very common. Only one woman in four knows that most lumps found in the breast are NOT cancerous at all. But even when you know that truth, it's hard to
control your fear when you feel something strange in your breast.The fear of a breast cancer diagnosis has many layers, including fear of physical pain, of loss of health, of
losing your partner's love, of losing control over your life, of facing job discrimination and insurance problems. Women whose families rely on their income fear that medical bills or time lost from work may create real financial hardship.
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