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| Coping with Physical and Emotional Changes |
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Cancer has a lasting impact on patients, friends, and loved ones. Everyone needs support to cope with the physical and emotional changes. Learn how to keep your self-esteem, where to go for help, and what you can do to deal with side effects and long-term physical changes.
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| Side effects can vary depending on the type of treatment you receive. Learn what to expect and how to cope with the effects of chemotherapy or radiation therapy, find information for managing care at home, and learn more about specific cancer-related issues such as dealing with pain, fertility options, and second cancers caused by cancer treatment.
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Cancer patients have special nutrition needs and
issues related to eating. Get information to help maintain your health and cope
with treatment.
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Learn about long-term changes due to mastectomy, amputation, or other types of surgery.
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Anxiety, depression, and grief are all common emotions among people whose lives are touched by cancer. Get help coping.
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Get a snapshot of your coping skills and find new coping tips with our coping checklists.
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Discover what others have faced, how they fought, and what they learned about life and love in their experiences with cancer.
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Feeling good about yourself can be hard when you're ill. Get help from these tips and programs.
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