How to cope with a diagnosis of cancer

Learning to deal with cancer is a overwhelming challenge. Until recently coping or the attitudes and behaviors we use to adjust to illness, received little attention from health care professionals. Dr. Kneier,PhD and Dr. Rosnebaum M.D. an oncologist have devised steps which may help patients face their conditions and improve their physical health. Here's what they said.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Patients
• Support teams
• Prayer

1. I always say begin the day with prayer. It helps you to stay calm and at peace.

2. Maintain optimism. Be hopeful, things can turn around for you.

3. Strike a balance

4. Express your emotions, don't bottle them up.

5. Reach for your support system, your love one will be there for you so don't be afraid to lean on them.

6. Participate instead of passively accepting what lies ahead.

Tips & Warnings

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