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Two women discussing cancer diagnosis.

7 Things To Do Prior To Cancer Treatment Beginning

Getting a cancer diagnosis is like a punch to the gut. This is especially true if you weren’t expecting this outcome. Once you have caught your breath, the inner you must begin to deal with what comes next. There will be treatment options and much to learn, but let’s start with 7 things to do prior to cancer treatment beginning.  » Read more about: 7 Things To Do Prior To Cancer Treatment Beginning  »

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Should I Go On Vacation During Cancer Treatment?

Should I Go On Vacation During Cancer Treatment?

Planning a vacation during cancer treatment might be the exact distraction you need from all the physician appointments, tests, and treatments. You probably wouldn’t consider taking a trip to Europe for two weeks to see the sights, but something more conservative and relaxing might be just the ticket. The truth is only you and your physician can decide if you should go on vacation during cancer treatment.

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Female patient undergoing MRI

Coping With “Scanxiety” During And After Cancer Treatment

If someone has experienced cancer treatments, they will never forget the first time they got the news. It was after some test or scan, and that feeling in the pit of your stomach never goes away. With memories of negative results from prior scans and tests, who wouldn’t be nervous? If you or a loved one is going through follow up scans after cancer treatment,

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