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Beyond the Fear
10 Ways to Take Charge of Your Life When Battling Breast Cancer
By Gwen Morrisson
"Let's face it, it is hard to feel beautiful with scars, a missing breast, radiation burns or baldness," says Dr. Glacel. "Spend time pampering yourself as often as possible. Get a weekly massage, manicures or pedicures. Go to a makeup specialist and learn how to change your makeup when you lose your eyelashes."
There are so many resources available for women diagnosed with breast cancer. The American Cancer Society is a great place to start. Their Look Good...Feel Better program (www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org) offers free beauty consultations.
Dr. Glacel points out the importance of asking for help. People – family, friends, co-workers – all want to help, and all you have to do is ask. It is important for survivors to have a network of support. Some of that support will come from personal contacts, as in family or friends, but it is equally important to connect with other cancer survivors during this time of recovery. This is one of the best ways to take charge of your life and move 
past the fear.
"Breast cancer is the ultimate nightmare that all women fear," says Dr. Glacel. "Unfortunately, the nightmare turns to reality for all too many of us. But with support of others and a positive attitude, a woman can traverse the cancer journey with hope of a better life ahead."
It's been six years since Dr. Glacel's diagnosis. Today she says she is an entirely different person. "By gaining knowledge and control of my disease, I could envision a light at the end of the journey," she says. "Little did I know, however, that traversing the path of cancer and getting past the wall would bring me to a brighter and better existence."
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