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We Can Change the Course of
Breast Cancer
Looking at Intimacy and the Lingering Effects of Breast Cancer
Katherine Puckett, PhD, MS, MSW, LCSW
National Director of Mind-Body Medicine
Cancer Treatment Centers of America® in Illinois
© 2013 Rising Tide
Meet Jayne
• Mid-40s, married with kids
• Found lumps but waited 6 months to tell anyone
• Why? Many fears
2
The stress of cancer can cause
1,400 chemical changes in the body!
• To the body, stress is a
perceived threat to survival.
• When sustained over time,
stress can decrease healing
and survival rates.
3
Unmanaged Fear and Stress:
Impact all our Relationships
• Fear is a stressor – especially
when prolonged
• Fear and stress impact
– Relationship with ourselves
– Relationships with others
4
Women with Breast Cancer:
Common Perceptions Activate Stress
• This cancer will take my life.
• It must be my fault. God is punishing me.
• Life as I knew it is over.
• My partner won’t be attracted to me any more.
• Treatment is dangerous and ineffective.
5
Perceived Stressors:
Real Threats or Not?
• Stress is not “out there.”
• It is our emotional
response to something out
there.
• Perceived stress often
more impactful than actual
stressors.
6
Knowledge is Power:
Understanding How to Manage Fear
• Caring relationship support
• Keeping breast cancer in
perspective
• Knowledge and
communication
7
Remember Jayne
First-hand knowledge and experience of:
• Facing fears in context of caring relationships
• Communicating openly with loved ones
• Practicing self-care and feeling better
• Feeling hopeful about her future
8

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Knowledge is power Katherine Puckett PHD, MS, MSW, LCSW

  • 1. We Can Change the Course of Breast Cancer Looking at Intimacy and the Lingering Effects of Breast Cancer Katherine Puckett, PhD, MS, MSW, LCSW National Director of Mind-Body Medicine Cancer Treatment Centers of America® in Illinois © 2013 Rising Tide
  • 2. Meet Jayne • Mid-40s, married with kids • Found lumps but waited 6 months to tell anyone • Why? Many fears 2
  • 3. The stress of cancer can cause 1,400 chemical changes in the body! • To the body, stress is a perceived threat to survival. • When sustained over time, stress can decrease healing and survival rates. 3
  • 4. Unmanaged Fear and Stress: Impact all our Relationships • Fear is a stressor – especially when prolonged • Fear and stress impact – Relationship with ourselves – Relationships with others 4
  • 5. Women with Breast Cancer: Common Perceptions Activate Stress • This cancer will take my life. • It must be my fault. God is punishing me. • Life as I knew it is over. • My partner won’t be attracted to me any more. • Treatment is dangerous and ineffective. 5
  • 6. Perceived Stressors: Real Threats or Not? • Stress is not “out there.” • It is our emotional response to something out there. • Perceived stress often more impactful than actual stressors. 6
  • 7. Knowledge is Power: Understanding How to Manage Fear • Caring relationship support • Keeping breast cancer in perspective • Knowledge and communication 7
  • 8. Remember Jayne First-hand knowledge and experience of: • Facing fears in context of caring relationships • Communicating openly with loved ones • Practicing self-care and feeling better • Feeling hopeful about her future 8