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When a woman enters her forties, she begins to take a more pro-active approach to breast cancer prevention. However, when a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in her forties, the information is just a devastating to a woman at any age. Women in their forties, for the most part, have pasted their child-bearing years and worry the most about holding a job, caring for their families, or starting new relationships. Worries about tests, treatments, hospital stays, and medical bills are also common. Doctors, nurses, or other members of the health care team can help calm fears and ease confusion about treatment, working, or daily activities. Also, meeting with a nurse, social worker, counselor, volunteer, or member of the clergy can be helpful to patients who want to talk about their feelings or discuss their concerns about the future or about personal relationships. It is important that your concentration on tests and treatments does not prevent you from considering your emotional, psychological, and spiritual health as well.
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