What to do when diagnosed with cancer?

So there’s a new cancer treatment in the news, and many people want to know what it is and whether it could help them. Here are some suggested answers from our medical advisors.

The first thing to understand is that there are several different types of Cancer, each with its own treatment options. Some cancers will respond very well to certain treatments, while others will not. Research has shown that sometimes same cancer may respond differently to different types of treatment.

Sometimes the best way to find out if this is the case is by talking to your doctor or a specialist (for example, oncologist or surgeon) at a cancer support group or clinic in your area. In this case, you might be able to ask questions and get some advice from other people who have been through it too.

When you do talk with your doctor, you should also include any advice from any other medical advisor you feel comfortable with within this country (e.g., from Cancer Research UK). If you are unsure about how your doctor might advise you, ask him or her for instructions on how to contact these centers for more information about which treatments work for which types of cancer. If someone else gives you one of these directions, please pass them on here so we can add them too!

You can also find out more about this topic on Klokbox.

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Tips for Coping with a Cancer Diagnosis

It is possible to get through cancer on your own, but in all likelihood, it will be a long, hard slog. The process of dealing with a cancer diagnosis can be an emotional roller coaster and it is important to get the support of other people who have gone through a similar experience.

I’ve read that about 70% of cancer survivors don’t believe in the concept of “survivors” anymore. I would like to add my voice to the chorus. There are no “survivors” when you have cancer – only patients. And even then, there are no survivors – only patients who have passed on from what was most likely an early stage of the disease. Cancer can be so devastating and it is normal for us to feel grief and grief-stricken when someone we love has passed on and we mourn their passing as well. But that doesn’t make them any less real! They are still loved ones whose loss we will continue to mourn for the rest of our lives – even if they never actively communicate in those terms again; even if we don’t understand why they did what they did or why their death affected us this way; even if we only learn about their passing after another person has shared some information about it with us. They will continue to be loved and remembered, and we will continue to think of them as loved ones until time stops for us too (and trust me, by then there won’t be any reason at all why they are “not real”).

How to Find the Right Cancer Support Group

Cancer is a disease that touches the lives of many people. While it is treatable and can be cured, life with cancer has its challenges.

There are some things that any cancer patient should know:

It's going to be tough on you. It will take time to heal and face the next chapter of your life.

Many things can make a difference in how you feel and what happens to your body. While there are many steps that can help you through this challenge, there are also some options out there for you to choose from. Some of them have been available for years; others haven't even been invented yet! Your choice is important as it will determine whether or not you can move forward with your life as a cancer patient: You can live an active lifestyle, do exercise, attend social events and have fun with friends. Or, you can give up those activities because of your illness, or limit yourself to sitting on the couch for the rest of your life. The choices you make will have a big impact on what kind of future you have ahead of you.

In order to find the right support group for yourself, here are some tips that may help: 

•  Read up on cancer support groups — On One Hand Cancer is one group that provides information about different types of cancer support groups as well as different types of counseling services available through their organization's website 

• Don't let fear stop you from seeking help — There are a lot of ways to overcome fear when it comes to dealing with this disease such as talking it over with friends or family members who know someone who has had cancer — just make sure they understand why this approach might be helpful for them too! 

• Make sure your doctor knows about all the options available — Check with your doctor before choosing one type over another if he/she isn't aware of any existing resources on it; if your doctor knows about support groups or counseling options then he/she should be able to provide information about them when asked! 

• Plan ahead and schedule appointments — Going without treatment is often very difficult so it's best if you schedule an appointment upfront in order for the care team members involved in making the decision about whether or not you need treatment (your doctor) to give their assessment first hand—and perhaps discuss other options besides chemotherapy (which may be risky and costly).  

• Create a memory box & time capsule. Klokbox — Share the love with those you love now. It's now or never.⁣ You'll always be very special to us, and we will always remember the laughs, the tears and the good times we had as friends. Your memories are safe here permanently.⁣ Now it's your turn to share them with others too. Memories are a cherished form of connection. For the people who were so important to you, take a lovely photo with them to capture their likeness and memories. And for those who have passed, be inspired to take a moment and fill in the gaps of what you don’t know about them by looking through old photos and stories. For all, save your memories forever.

How to Find the Right Cancer Counselor

A cancer diagnosis is a pretty severe thing to go through. It is not just the physical pain and discomfort, but the emotional pain and inconvenience, too. It can be very difficult to find support in this situation.

But there are ways of tackling this problem. There is a wide range of websites that offer comprehensive information on the subject of cancer and its treatment options. These resources are quite comprehensive, but they aren’t always useful for people living in remote areas or with little or no access to adequate internet connections, especially when their knowledge of the subject is limited; they don’t know what causes cancer if they haven’t been diagnosed themselves (and don’t have access to credible information about screening tests).

There are also various cancer support groups that specialize in specific types of cancer. Generally speaking, these groups offer advice on how to cope with the symptoms and treatments of different types of cancer — for example, breast cancer patients will often consult an expert about diet and exercise, prostate cancer patients will talk about side effects from chemotherapies, etc.; more specialized groups focus on specific cancers (e.g., colon-rectal polyps) or make special recommendations for one type of condition (e.g., colorectal polyps).

The idea behind most support groups is that they provide a place where people can feel relaxed talking openly about their concerns with their doctors without fear of reprisal; some groups also provide emotional support during the treatment itself as well as after it has ended (which may be particularly useful for women who have lost hope after a particular course of treatment). Some organizations even offer counseling services — which are probably more helpful than generic advice websites or other general advice forums — though these services aren’t always reliable or well-equipped with medical experts either.

If you want to find such a group near you:

• Some organizations maintain listservs where people can post questions and get answers from experienced counselors (and sometimes from each other);

• Many organizations also set up “hotline” numbers for people who want to call in if they feel like someone could help them at any time;

• Some organizations may accept donations;

• Some will even let you ask questions anonymously (though this isn’t common).

What’s next

I’ve been hearing about cancer support groups since I was a kid, and now that my son has been diagnosed, it’s time to learn more. I know that each of us faces different challenges with cancer. But the one thing we can all agree on is the need for support, both during diagnosis and throughout our recovery. The first step to finding help is understanding your options. To find a group in your area, you may need to start at a national level. 

Once you have chosen a group, it’s important to make sure you are getting the best treatment possible for your cancer type and stage — whether it be chemotherapy or brachytherapy or surgery — and that you are getting the right care team (physician, therapist, etc.). You may also want to consider getting involved in peer support groups so that others can offer guidance and encouragement during the healing process while they are still healthy enough to do so (even if they aren’t necessarily ready yet).

Take some time now to educate yourself about cancer and these resources will be invaluable as you learn what needs to be done in order for your treatment plan to work successfully.

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