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Healthy romantic relationships may decrease stress and inflammation for breast cancer survivors

https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/romantic-relationships-lower-stress-for-breast-cancer-survivors
Full article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S030645302030127X?via%3Dihub

Satisfying romantic relationships may improve outcomes for women with breast cancer. In a new study, women who were more satisfied with their romantic relationships experienced less stress and lower inflammation. This study suggests that decreasing stress may be beneficial for breast cancer survivors. (7/25/20)

Expert Guidelines

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) recommends screening and treatment of distress as part of the recommended standard of care. 

These recommendations include:

Patients should expect to receive distress screening and help at your doctor visits. If your distress isn’t addressed, ask for help. NCCN provides a "Distress During Cancer Care" pamphlet that provides more information.

The American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) points out several therapies for anxiety and stress for patients to consider during or after cancer treatment:

Questions To Ask Your Health Care Provider

Open Clinical Trials

The following studies on the emotional effects of cancer are enrolling patients: 

Multiple cancers 

Breast cancer

Prostate cancer

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