Not many people expect someone to say to them, "you have cancer". It is one of those things that you always think will happen to someone else, not you. When you or your loved ones first hear someone say those words it can be like a slap in the face. It is a definite wake up call. There is a whole array of emotions that you are faced with all at once. Between your emotions, medical procedures and tests, and choosing treatment options, it can be very overwhelming. The most important thing you can do for yourself right now is to take a step back, breathe and accept that you are in a fight for your life.
This Is Not An Emergency
The first thing that you need to understand is this. Cancer is not an emergency in most cases. Yes, it is a sometimes fatal disease and it needs to be treated with an aggressive approach no matter what your treatment plan will consist of. BUT, do not make decisions at this time. Do not let family members or physicians push you into decisions that you can't possibly be ready to make. Allow yourself just a little bit of time to absorb what you have learned. Take a few days and learn as much as you can about the type of cancer that you have been diagnosed with. There are unlimited resources out there for this purpose like the library and the internet. Of course, understand that what you read was written by a person. Their opinions and beliefs may influence what they write. This is especially true of the internet. You can write anything you want and plaster it on the internet. So, be sure that you are seeking out trusted, reliable information.
Proactive Health Care
So, now the battle begins. Time to roll up your sleeves and dig in. One of the best things that you can do for yourself right now is to decide that you are in control of the situation. Not your doctors, not your loved ones, YOU! You know your body, heart and soul and all their education and research can't possibly give them that insight. If you don't understand or feel comfortable with a treatment or medication or test, don't agree to do it until you do. Keep asking questions and doing research until you are comfortable with the option. Know the possible side effects and the damage that it can cause compared to what it can do "for" you. I truly don't believe that healing can occur if you don't feel you are doing the right thing for you.
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