In the first of two articles that focus on breast cancer in pre-menopausal women, we look at coping with the shock of diagnosis, feelings of isolation and the impact of the disease on careers, finances and job prospects.

Sarah Fowler is a qualified life coach, NLP practitioner and hypnotherapist. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002 at the age of 35, and took an active role in her recovery using a range of NLP and hypnotherapy techniques. Here she answers your questions on a range of lifestyle and emotional issues that can arise following a diagnosis of breast cancer.

Readers share their encouragement and support and comment on articles features in the previous issue of Amoena Life. More letters are featured in our Readers' Forum.

Today, women with breast cancer are more likely than ever to supplement orthodox medical treatment with complementary therapies. We ask readers what worked for them and investigate two clinics that specialise in complementary therapies for cancer patients.

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