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Coping and support
By Mayo Clinic staffInflammatory breast cancer is aggressive and difficult to treat. Until recently, the prospects for long-term survival were poor. A further challenge is the relatively high risk that inflammatory breast cancer will return. Fortunately, the outlook has improved — but that doesn't make coping any easier.
Because inflammatory breast cancer progresses rapidly, you may need to start treatment before you've had time to process everything. If you feel rushed, try thinking about your treatment as a series of short-term challenges rather than as one long process. At every stage of treatment, someone on your medical team should be available to explain what's happening and answer your questions. Don't be afraid to speak up about any issue that arises — anxiety, pain or ongoing trouble with treatment side effects.
Don't try to go it alone. Seek support from your family and friends, and ask your doctor what community and hospital resources may be available.
There's no "right" way to feel and act when you're dealing with cancer. Despite often-repeated anecdotes about the power of a positive attitude, research shows that personality and coping style have no consistent effect on cancer outcomes. If you're feeling sad, anxious or just plain mad, know that these feelings are normal, and try to let go of the added burden of blaming yourself.
