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Introduction
About 10 million Americans alive today have faced a diagnosis of cancer. Some of them are newly diagnosed or are undergoing treatment... |
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The Emotional Impact of a Cancer Diagnosis
After a diagnosis of cancer, you may feel shock, disbelief, fear, anxiety, guilt, sadness, depression, and anger. Each person may experience some or all of these feelings... |
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Making Informed Decisions
People with cancer typically feel the sooner they get rid of the cancer, the better. They may feel rushed to make decisions... |
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For the Person Who Has Cancer
People facing cancer often find themselves facing the possibility of their own death. At first, some focus on dying from cancer instead of living with cancer... |
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For Spouses, Family and Friends
Sometimes family members are the first to learn of a loved one's cancer diagnosis. How does a family decide when or if to tell them? Should they be told? Are some people too emotionally fragile, too young... |
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Finding Support
There are many resources available for people with cancer and their families. Support can come from family and friends as well as health professionals, support groups... |
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Life After Cancer
Although each person with cancer looks forward to getting back to "normal" life, the process can be challenging. Everyone deals with these challenges differently... |
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Additional Resources
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