Coping With Cancer

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According to the medical surveys, almost 11 million Americans alive today have faced a diagnosis of cancer. Some of them have just been diagnosed or are going through treatment, while others no longer have active symptoms of cancer or are thought to be cured.
According to the doctors and experts, Cancer can have a huge impact on your life, both practically and emotionally. It’s important to remember that there isn’t a right or wrong way to cope with the emotions a diagnosis can cause.
Most people feel overwhelmed when they are told that they have cancer. <a diagnosis of cancer often provokes intense feelings, including loss of control, fear, anger, guilt, depression, anxiety and loneliness. These emotions are part of the process that many people go through in dealing with their illness.
After being diagnosed with cancer , you might be very keen to find out as much as possible about your illness and the urge to get the information quickly can be overwhelming.
As you start to live with cancer it helps to try to take ‘one step at a time’, and to set small achievable goals. This can encourage you to feel that there are still some things that remain within your control.
Talking about cancer can be the first step towards dealing with it and can help to relieve some of the anxiety. For some people, discussing their worries and fears with the people closest to them can be difficult, as they worry that they may become a burden. Others may be concerned about the impact a diagnosis of cancer may have on their relationships.
However, if you don’t feel ready to discuss your illness with a friend or relative there are many other ways to talk. It might be a good time to telephone a support and information helpline or visit your local information and support service. Contacting a cancer self help and support group, and talking to someone who has been through the same experience can also be supportive.
Adjusting to living with your diagnosis, and facing some of the emotions that you have, will help you through this difficult time. There are often many changes to be made and you may feel grief as a result of these changes, but coping with this deadly disease in the long run makes you emerge as a winner of life.

Neelam
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/coping-with-cancer-747192.html

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11 Comments on Coping With Cancer

  1. Hutchie Stalks Blackbeard on Sun, 8th Nov 2009 2:26 am

    2. Just let them know (in your words) that you’re thoughts (if you’re religious, your prayers) are with them.. & that you’re there if they need to talk.. Encourage them to be strong.
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  2. Michelle on Sun, 8th Nov 2009 2:28 am

    3. tell them that you’ll be praying for them, and that you hope the best for them,

    i guess, hope it goes well!
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  3. cocoguineapig on Sun, 8th Nov 2009 2:30 am

    4. my grandma had cancer, she just wanted to keep her mind off of it. so i would say the regular "hope your feeling better…" but then ask if they want to hang out with you or something fun. :)
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  4. Maars on Sun, 8th Nov 2009 2:32 am

    5. Send Bible verses on the subject of divine healing. Isaiah 53:4-5 is the most common or I Peter 2:24. Other goods ones are Ps. 103:2-3, Micah 4:2, Prov. 4:20-22, etc.
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  5. friday1322 on Sun, 8th Nov 2009 2:34 am

    6. Examples:
    Wishing you much comfort and love~
    You’re in my thoughts~
    or:
    Let me know if you need anything-
    I’m here for you-
    You’re in my prayers-
    Hope that gets you started.
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  6. who's knocking at my door on Sun, 8th Nov 2009 2:36 am

    7. at least its not aids, i would laugh if that was on my card, but if they have a different sense of humor id try to split, first half something to make them smile last part sincere words that let them know you care
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  7. Anthony R on Sun, 8th Nov 2009 2:38 am

    8. let them know if they need anything at all just to let them know as its the simple things that make all the difference dont shy away from them
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  8. Scarlet on Sun, 8th Nov 2009 2:40 am

    9. Totally depends on your relationship with them and how close you are. Also how far advanced their condition is and if they are on the way to a cure, remission or it is definitely terminal? What stage is the cancer at – there are several stages, including anger and depression as well as acceptance. No good wishing calm and peace to an angry person! Gauge all this and try to match your sentiments with their personality, humour and feelings. Most importantly do not patronise, be honest, after all if the person doesn’t deserve honesty at a time like this….? Try to avoid the cliches too. Sorry I haven’t told you what to write – too personal as I don’t know you or the person you mention.
    PS – just noticed your wording "person coping with cancer" . Is it their cancer or a loved one’s they are coping with? Still, the above should relate to both situations really.
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  9. Hollywood on Sun, 8th Nov 2009 2:42 am

    10. I agree with the first answerer. Are they religious? Without knowing the context, I’m not sure what you would write.

    But in general I would include something along the lines of ‘My thoughts are with you at this time. Wishing you good health, all the best”. Make sure your personal message doesn’t sound too negative. Cancer may be a terrible disease, but the sufferer needs hope and faith, not negativity. Let them know how much you care about them. I lost a close friend to cancer and I wish I had told him how much I care before he passed away.

    Best wishes.
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  10. Carol M on Sun, 8th Nov 2009 2:44 am

    11. Let them now that you love them with all your heart and that they have been so great to know.
    Tell them that you will keep them in their prays and that if they ever need anyone to talk to or someone to cheer them up you are their. Let them know you are thinking of them and love that to death. Tell them they are your hero and have changed your life for the better. Let them know that you know they are a strong person and they are so strong that they can fight this.
    I am so sorry that you know someone coping with cancer. It is a horrible thing. Good luck honey!
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  11. sunshine on Sun, 8th Nov 2009 10:24 am

    12. what can I write in a card to someone coping with cancer?
    any suggestions welcome. I am no good with words.

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