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What to do if i have high stressed during chemo and neutrapenic/low wbc due to chemo.?

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Avoid it!: Stress is part of our lives , therefore it is unavoidable. Most people learn to handle it in a variety of ways such as Yoga, daily exercise(walking is very effective) and mindfulness/meditation. Seek help and counseling from a good friend or a professional counselor .

Answered 4/7/2015

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