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Changes that are normal to occur after a cancer diagnosis
Distress is linked with cancer treatment and diagnosis and it can be a long-term effect. The other long-term effects of cancer include sleep disorders, fatigue, etc. Anxiety and depression are common and can be seen in cancer patients.
Depression, stress, anxiety, loneliness, and self-consciousness are mainly found in cancer survivors. All these problems can be solved with a change in your lifestyle such as spending time with your family and discussing your thoughts with them, playing games of your interest, and indulging in activities that make you happy. Wake up early in the morning and do exercise and yoga that help in reducing stress and depression.

&bull; Go for tests and follow-up sessions and ask or discuss the questions from your doctors that are worrying you. You can write your concerns and problems and can discuss them at the time of your next meeting with the doctor.
&bull; Share your concerns with the therapist or doctor openly so that you will be provided the best solution to deal with the problem. You can write your thoughts and can discuss them at the appointment. Feel comfortable when discussing your fears and thoughts with the counselor or a doctor.
&bull; Keep yourself busy in various activities such as household work, outdoor activities, games, etc. It will help you to keep your mind busy and away from the thoughts of fear. Many patients have discussed that fear of recurrence fades away with time.
First of all, it is important to know about the changes you are facing. Once you find out, then work on the solution on how to deal with these changes. There is no doubt that patients who have cancer are suffering from changes after the cancer treatment and it is affecting their life. Below the steps are given that can help you to deal with these changes.
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Cancer survivors can face the fear of recurrence but they can cope with the fears with the advice of their doctor. In this situation, patients can also take steps that influence their health and keep the fears away.

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&bull; Share your concerns openly with your family, relatives, counselor or doctor, and your close ones. Plan your mind and find the strategies that work best for you.
&bull; Take help of cancer survivors such as joining support groups. You will find various communities and support groups online. Share your experience there and you will get a solution and motivation to cope with fears. You can also suggest solutions to other patients suffering the same issues.
&bull; Consult with your doctor who can suggest some therapies or ways to deal with your emotions and feelings.

Steps to deal with the psychological effects: 

Patients who have gone through a cancer diagnosis can face certain psychological effects such as mood changes, physical effects on the body, emotional effects, etc. These psychological effects are normal to have for cancer patients.

Life after cancer diagnosis - Psychological effects

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