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Cancer diagnosis: 11 tips for coping
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Get the facts about your cancer diagnosis
Keep the lines of communication open
Anticipate possible physical changes
Maintain a healthy lifestyle
Let friends and family help you
Review your goals and priorities
Try to maintain your normal lifestyle
Consider how your diagnosis will impact your finances
Talk to other people with cancer
Fight stigmas
Develop your own coping strategy
Fight stigmas
Some old stigmas associated with cancer still exist. Your friends may wonder if your cancer is contagious. Co-workers may doubt you're healthy enough to do your job, and some may withdraw for fear of saying the wrong thing. Many people will have questions and concerns.
Determine how you'll deal with others' behaviors toward you. By and large, others will take their cues from you. Remind friends that even if cancer has been a frightening part of your life, it shouldn't make them afraid to be around you.
