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Ruth Steinman, MD

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  • Board-certified psychiatrist
  • Clinical assistant professor in the department of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania
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Ruth H. Steinman, MD is a psychiatrist in private practice in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania with over 25 years of experience focusing on the relief of suffering experienced as a result of serious medical illness and its treatment.

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She is a clinical assistant professor in the department of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. For over 8 years, Dr. Steinman was the psychiatrist for Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center, where she worked with cancer patients experiencing psychological and psychiatric difficulties, combining individual psychotherapy with psychopharmacologic treatment.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Steinman has lectured extensively to professionals, patients and families on coping, loss, grief, and psychological reactions to medical illness.

Dr. Steinman is board certified in psychiatry and is a member of many local and national professional organizations including the American Psychiatric Association.

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Contributions

How ending treatment may impact your emotions

11/15/19 | BY: Helen Coons, Gregory D. Garber, Ruth Oratz, Hester Hill Schnipper, Lillie D. Shockney, Ruth Steinman

After initial treatment, relief often accompanies the completion of appointments and medications. However, reduced provider visits might lead to feelings of aimlessness or loss for both patients and caregivers.

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 | 9 Min. Read |

Common fear of recurrence triggers

11/05/19 | BY: Linda Abrams, Beth Meyerowitz, Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez, Hester Hill Schnipper, Ruth Steinman

Certain events, anniversaries, or activities in your life could remind you of cancer and trigger, or bring out, your concerns about recurrence.

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 | 6 Min. Read |

Managing your fear of recurrence

11/05/19 | BY: Linda Abrams, Beth Meyerowitz, Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez, Hester Hill Schnipper, Ruth Steinman

There are many different ways to cope with fears after treatment is over. Try different strategies to find the ones that work best for you

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 | 11 Min. Read |

Getting support for fear of recurrence

11/05/19 | BY: Linda Abrams, Beth Meyerowitz, Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez, Hester Hill Schnipper, Ruth Steinman

Talking about your fears will help you process them. Still, you may struggle to find someone you feel comfortable sharing your fears with.

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 | 8 Min. Read

Seeing a professional

10/15/19 | BY: Helen Coons, Gregory D. Garber, Ruth Oratz, Hester Hill Schnipper, Lillie D. Shockney, Ruth Steinman

Talking with a professional who understands the emotional impact of breast cancer can help at any time. Look for someone you trust and feel comfortable talking to.

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 | 5 Min. Read

Coping with stress in relationships with metastatic breast cancer

08/31/15 | BY: David Euhus, Betty Ferrell, William J. Gradishar, Roz Kleban, Marie Lavigne, Kathy D. Miller, Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez, Ruth Steinman, Danny Welch

You may be afraid to talk about your feelings or fears with friends and family because you think they will become upset or withdraw from you. Yet you might want and even need those conversations.

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 | 9 Min. Read