How do you cope emotionally after a breast cancer diagnosis?

Emotional ups and downs after a cancer diagnosis are completely normal, and finding comfort through faith and movement like praise dancing can be powerful ways to process these feelings. Many people in this community have found that allowing themselves to feel all their emotions - whether that's fear, anger, sadness, or hope - while staying connected to their spiritual practices and support systems helps them navigate this challenging journey one day at a time.

There are many emotions with a cancer diagnosis. I have stage 3b non small cell lung cancer. When first diagnosed, we thought it was definitely a terminal situation. I had radiation therapy and two years of immunotherapy with Keytruda. I have been in remission for about nine months now. Keeping a positive attitude is certainly not easy but it is helpful. There have been scientific studies that show positivity helps patients no matter how severe their disease is. Stay strong and let your loved ones help you and comfort you. The interaction will help you both immensely! Wishing you health and peace in your cancer journey!

Thank you for sharing

I have had my diagnosis for 7 weeks. My emotions are still a roller coaster ride and I can't anticipate what's around the next bend. Sometimes I burst out crying, then I could be so angry, confused, helpless and actually sometimes I am okay and feel at peace. I try praying and deep breathing and listening to music. I get a lot of support from my friends. It is a tough road but I know God is with me every step of the way.

God is with you! I repeat things I’ve heard to stay believing that I can get to the other side …healing and recovery. “If God brought you to it, He will bring you through it!” Lean in your faith when you’re not feeling strong bc you don’t have to be able to handle all this and it can be a lot, overwhelming, frightening but what we know and can hold into is…God is able and will heal who He will. Trust in God….God loves you..peace be with you ! ❤️🙏🏽

You did the right thing…taking it to the church! I bet the praise dancing felt good bc upon hearing, you want to scream…so just scream and let that turn into praise dancing….Glory to God! Be well

When you’re first diagnosed, the emotions can feel overwhelming—I know because I’ve been there. I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, and in the beginning, I felt everything all at once: denial, numbness, anger. I couldn’t even cry at first. More than anything, I was scared. Eventually, I had to ground myself and turn to God, because this was a fight I couldn’t face alone. Trusting that he would carry me through give me strength. There are still days that I feel overwhelmed, , but I’ve learned to take it one day at a time. ❤️🙏🏽