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@colleenyoung

@schindler, it is true that the medical attention turns to routine follow-up after active treatment is complete. This leaves some people with a feeling of relief and others feeling abandoned (and possibly many other emotions in between). Emotional health can get lost in the fray.

Should you be looking for continued support or have unaddressed needs, I have a few suggestions for you:
1. Ask for a referral to a Mayo Clinic social worker specializing in cancer. Read more here (including the comments:
- How an Oncology Social Worker Can Help https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/cancer-education-center/newsfeed-post/how-an-oncology-social-worker-can-help/

2. Follow the Breast Cancer group and connect with other members for continued peer support
- Breast Cancer https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/breast-cancer/

3. Join the monthly breast cancer support group on Zoom https://connect.mayoclinic.org/event/breast-cancer-support-group/

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@schindler, I almost forgot this online event coming up on April 28, 2021
- REVITALIZE YOUR WELLBEING: Breast Cancer Survivorship Care Planning Wellness Webinar https://connect.mayoclinic.org/event/revitalize-your-wellbeing-breast-cancer-survivorship-care-planning-wellness-webinar/

It's free and available online.