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Studies show that expressive writing and talk therapy can help women with breast cancer feel better. It follows, then, that the electronic equivalent of such things, i.e., blogging, would also be good for your health. In fact, more than one group is investigating the notion that online unloading—connecting with others who know what you’re going through—may actually improve coping skills and help you live longer and better. Well, duh. We bloggers knew that, didn’t we? To learn how science is catching up with us, read this week’s post in Health.com’s Breast Cancer Journey.
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When I had stage 3 invasive breast cancer seven years ago, other than my grown children, I believe the breast cancer message site to which I belonged saved my sanity. It was wonderful and informative, sometimes very sad, but lots of laughs too. I even opened my home for a weekend to two women I met on there who were traveling from another state. It was truly an experience of a lifetime. Sometimes tragedy also brings awakenings and friendships, along with better health and coping skills.