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Connecting with loved ones, keeping a gratitude journal and reframing the situation may help the dread dissipate
Support groups, financial assistance and survivorship programs are all readily available
You should take it easy, focus on managing your pain and take care of your incision
It depends on factors like the stage of the cancer, your age and other risks
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Receiving this diagnosis can be scary, but there are ways to manage symptoms and reduce stress
Treatments have improved outcomes for a condition once viewed as fatal
A variety of healthy foods can help reduce inflammation and keep other conditions at bay
Soft foods like mashed potatoes, applesauce and, yes, ice cream won’t disturb your incision
Some ‘flare-ups’ are temporary and expected, others can signal a need to change therapies
Reduce background noise, don’t talk too fast or too slow and above all, ask what’s most helpful to them
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