When you’ve been given a cancer diagnosis, it’s easy to lose your way and be uncertain about where to turn in your hour of need. Not only is dealing with a cancer diagnosis physically draining, but it’s also mentally draining as well. Knowing what to expect, and making plans for how to proceed going forward will help to make this difficult time a little easier.
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Ask for the Facts
The more you know about your cancer, the better it is to cope with your diagnosis. Make sure that you write down any questions and concerns you have before your doctor’s appointment, so you don’t forget any of them. Below you’ll find a few questions that you might consider asking at your first appointment.
- What type of cancer you have?
- Has the cancer spread?
- Where is the cancer located?
- Can the cancer be treated?
These are just a few of the main questions that you need to ask so that you can mentally and physically prepare yourself for the fight ahead. You should also consider bringing a close friend or family member with you to ensure you don’t forget anything and to be there for support during and after your appointment.
Consider Your Treatment Options
The days when the only choices available for treating cancer were chemo and radiation have been replaced with other natural methods. While those types of treatments are of course still being used, there are natural options as well. Rife machine therapy is one of those options and treats cancer naturally without the painful side effects of other treatment methods. It’s best to talk to your doctor about which options are best suited to your type of cancer and needs.
Make Sure the Lines of Communication Stay Open
After your diagnosis, it’s important to keep the lines of communication open between yourself, your doctor, and your loved ones. You’ll gain strength from one another if you’re open, honest, and caring with one another. If not, then you’ll easily start to feel isolated and lose hope.
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Live a Healthy Lifestyle
While it’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle at all times, it’s even more important when you have been given a cancer diagnosis. You’re going to need your strength to get you through the difficult days ahead. This means eating the right way, exercising when possible, and getting the sleep you need to face your treatments and the stress of the diagnosis as well.
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Try to Keep Your Normal Lifestyle Intact
While things in your life will change after your diagnosis, it’s important to try to keep your normal lifestyle intact as much as possible. Take everything one day at a time, which is really easy to forget to do during stressful times. When your future is uncertain, organizing and planning can relieve some of the stress and make the future look possible. Make sure to modify your lifestyle to the way you feel, as you don’t want to overdo it either.
Develop a Coping Strategy that Works Best for You
Just as every cancer treatment is individualized for that person, so is each person’s coping method. You have to figure out which relaxation and coping strategy is right for you. Here are a few ideas that you can try to see which ones work for you.
- Practice relaxation techniques
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Set aside time to be alone with your thoughts
- Seek spiritual guidance
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A cancer diagnosis is scary and difficult to deal with. Following the tips above will help you through a difficult time and prepare you and your family for what is to come.
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