1. Accept the Disease – By doing so you will conquer the most important milestone of this journey
When a person is diagnosed with cancer its like the worst nightmare has come true. Though it is the most common disease occurring in the United States and every year 1.4 million Americans are getting affected by it, still somewhere down in your heart you had the feeling that it will never happen to you. But now, that you have been made aware that something in your body is bothering the entire biological system inside you; then perhaps its time to accept the disease.
Let the Doctors help you – Your doctor has reached this stage of his/her life by treating and curing cancer patients like you. So have faith in your angel. It is recommended that one should avoid listening or gathering too much information on the disease as it might result disheartening you. Cases which you read though may sound similar but might not necessarily be the same. Your case could be much better than the ones you read about. Everybody has a different and unique body which reacts differently to medications. Even your symptoms may not match with most of the cancer patients. It is therefore best to listen to your doctor’s advice chiefly and let the nurses guide you through the disease till you get absolutely cured.
Do what you love to do – At this stage in your life it is useless to keep regretting and getting depressed about the wrong steps you took which lead you to this disease. It is good to learn from your past deeds but there is no need to keep thinking and sulking about something on which you have no control now. It is time to move ahead in life. Think and make plans of what you can do now to change your life towards betterment. Take up some hobby, complete those tasks which are long pending, keep a pet and get its unconditional love, spend time with your loved ones, share your life with those who matter to you most. Do anything which makes you happy!
Make yourself aware of the disease – It is important to get enlightened about the disease. The best source of getting accurate information about your condition is from your doctor. He is the one treating you hence he will know your true story. You can ask questions such as what kind of cancer you have, which area of your body has it affected, is it completely curable, what are the treatment options, what kind of side effects can you face, what precautionary steps can be taken for the cancer not to reoccur? Keeping an open communication is important with your doctor so that both of you can understand each other better. But for that one needs to be prepared mentally for hearing a good or bad news.
With the Social Support Network System of Cancer .im one has no reason to panic or feel lost. The Cancer MAP (Mission Adaptive Plan) gives you a complete guidance from your first diagnosis of cancer to your complete recovery in these fifteen steps. Though the journey is tough but be assured that you are not the only traveler of this stormy night.
