Myette's doctor tells her that she has breast cancer and that her tests show that the cancer has spread to her lungs, liver, and other vital organs. Myette says, "I don't think I have cancer. I feel great. The lab obviously has my test results mixed up with someone else's. I'm still young and have so many more years to live." In the context of Kübler-Ross' stages of dying, Myette is in the stage of dying referred to as ________.

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Myette's response of denying and isolating herself from the reality of her diagnosis is a common reaction in the stage of denial and isolation, which is the first stage of Kübler-Ross' stages of dying. In this stage, individuals may reject the diagnosis and isolate themselves from loved ones and medical professionals. They may also have difficulty accepting the reality of their situation and may search for alternative explanations for their symptoms.

Myette's Doctor Tells Her That She Has Breast Cancer and That