{"id":2848,"date":"2023-05-15T09:42:58","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T09:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alcleanscarpet.site\/Weatherby\/2023\/05\/15\/coping-with-diagnosis\/"},"modified":"2023-06-07T08:36:32","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T08:36:32","slug":"coping-with-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alcleanscarpet.site\/Weatherby\/coping-with-diagnosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Coping with Diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>First Steps Following a Cancer Diagnosis<\/p>\n<p>The word \u201ccancer\u201d elicits a lot of emotions including fear, anxiety, and sadness. Countless people have endured the feelings associated with a difficult diagnosis for ourselves or a loved one. The March 2016 <em>AARP Bulletin<\/em> article written by Renee Bacher titled \u201cCoping with The Diagnosis\u201d outlines some essential first steps that should be taken following that life-changing discussion with your doctor which reveals a cancer diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to consult a doctor who you trust and who has a detailed understanding of your specific situation. Come up with a plan together to decide your course of action. As Bacher notes, don\u2019t be afraid to take a breath. Self-advocate by identifying which doctor is best for you and your goals. Never fear making the request for a second opinion. Doctors should be open to this decision and if they are not willing to discuss a second opinion, this could indicate a \u201cred flag\u201d that your doctor might not be the best fit. Also, ask about any available clinical trials from which you might benefit. Visit The American Cancer Society at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cancer.org\">www.cancer.org<\/a>. They offer a free service that helps patients identify available clinical trials to explore.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">For the internet-savvy, Bacher cites some widely used web-based resources which can also be part of valuable first steps following a cancer diagnosis. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) offers regional resources for patients and caregivers. Their website is <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mskcc.org\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri;\">www.mskcc.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">. MSKCC offers educational materials for both adult and children patients and caregivers. Sharing your experiences with friends and family, as well as through community-based programming like support groups, can be a big help with the coping process. Choose the option that feels right for you, depending on your personality. One website, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.caringbridge.org\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri;\">www.caringbridge.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">, allows patients to compose personal health journals to be shared with chosen contacts. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">Remember that you have many professional resources to seek out and one of the first steps following a diagnosis is to assemble your team. Don\u2019t forget the valuable roles professionals such as social workers, nutritionists, clergy, and occupational therapists can play in your coping process. At Weatherby &amp; Associates, PC our Life Care Plan program is designed to offer you trusted professionals from both the legal and social work disciplines who can contribute to your team. Coping with a diagnosis of cancer will always be difficult, but doesn\u2019t have to be insurmountable. For more information on our firm, contact us at 860-769-6938.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/weatherby-associates.com\/coping-with-diagnosis<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First Steps Following a Cancer Diagnosis The word \u201ccancer\u201d elicits a lot of emotions including fear, anxiety, and sadness. 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