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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
Maintain a healthy lifestyle
This can improve your energy level. Choose a healthy diet consisting of a variety of foods and get adequate rest in order to help you manage the stress and fatigue of the cancer and its treatment.
Exercise and participating in enjoyable activities also may help. Recent data suggest that people who maintain some physical exercise during treatment not only cope better but also may live longer.
