Living With Cancer
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- Q What are some ways to release my feelings about my cancer?
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Explore a variety of ways to release your feelings. There are many safe things you can do to release your feelings. You can: Tell your story of grief and loss several times to someone you trust, someone who listens to you without judgment. Each... Full Answer
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- Q What should I eat if I have a reduced sense of taste from cancer treatment?
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Changes in taste and smell can occur after using certain drugs or undergoing cancer treatment and can affect nutritional health and negatively impact quality of life. These tips can help if food has no taste: Try more and stronger seasonings like... Full Answer
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- Q What should I eat if food tastes bitter during cancer treatment?
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Changes in taste and smell can occur after using certain drugs or undergoing cancer treatment and can affect nutritional health and negatively impact quality of life. These tips can help if food tastes bitter: Marinate meat, chicken, or fish in... Full Answer
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- Q How can I search for meaning in my cancer journey?
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You can begin to search for an understanding of your cancer experience at any point. There are different emotions and challenges that may occur at the time of diagnosis, during treatment, and months or even years after treatment has ended. The... Full Answer
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- Q Where can I find support for dealing with cancer?
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Consider participating in a support group to meet other cancer survivors and find support for dealing with cancer. Support groups offer a safe environment to share experiences with other survivors. You can learn new ways to handle difficult... Full Answer
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- Q What should I ask my cancer doctor about my life expectancy statistic?
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Even though life expectancy statistics can be confusing and at times frustrating, healthcare professionals feel it is the easiest way to talk with you about life expectancy. Don't be afraid to ask your doctor for further explanation and to keep... Full Answer
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- Q When should hospice care be considered for a person with cancer?
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Hospice care can be discussed at any time. Often, the discussion about hospice services takes place when the patient and his or her loved ones learn that: The cancer is no longer treatable and that additional therapies will not provide any... Full Answer
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- Q If I have cancer, what are my options for preserving my fertility?
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If you are interested in finding out about how your cancer treatment may affect your fertility, talk to your healthcare team. Ask them to help you find a fertility specialist who can guide you to take the best steps for your situation. The... Full Answer
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- Q What are symptoms of infertility after cancer treatments?
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Some cancer survivors do not realize that fertility has been affected until they try to have children and are not able to get pregnant. The following are some symptoms of infertility. However, if you experience any of these symptoms, it does not... Full Answer
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- Q When should I talk to my cancer doctors about fertility concerns?
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If you have not yet started treatment for cancer, discuss fertility risks with a fertility specialist before you begin treatment. Ask your doctor to refer you as soon as possible. If you have already finished treatment, discuss your concerns about... Full Answer
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