Experiences with Diagnosed
There is no way to prepare for a cancer diagnosis. It doesn’t matter the type of cancer, the age at which you are diagnosed, the stage of cancer, or the possible treatment plan, every diagnosis is unique just as every person’s reaction is unique. It is common to react with shock, fear, and a “Why me?” mentality. One of the first thing WhatNexter’s share about their diagnosis experience is that they had to realize that it’s okay to grieve. Don’t be too proud to grieve; it’s okay to be scared or angry. However, after those feelings they suggest to find the positive, and sometimes that is that you and your loved ones are still alive, although you do have a tough journey ahead, that is something to be grateful for.
Many WhatNexter’s have asked, “How do I react to my cancer diagnosis?”, “How do I find a good doctor?”, “What do I do? I am scared to death.”, or simply “What is next?”. Here are a few words of advice from people who have been diagnosed with cancer before you: there is no right or wrong way to react, focus on the here and now, take one step at a time, find a doctor you can trust and respect, ask a lot of questions, and find something beautiful and appreciate it. It may be hard to see now, but you will come through this battle just as others have before you. If you need support, need to ask questions, or would like to share your story, post comments below.
Don't forget to view our Beginner's Guide to Cancer.
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- rtwigg
- Experience with Diabetes
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- Layna
- Experience with Multiple Sclerosis
Diagnosed
Oh No
Only they couldn't decide if she had Lymes or MS...turns out after many many tests and arguing between doctors. She had both.
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- biskethead
- Experience with Relapsing-Remitting MS
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- SpecialT67
- Experience with Type 1 Diabetes
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- HLRCCMommy98
- Experience with Idiopathic (Genetic)
Diagnosed
Oh No
ALL FOUR CHILDREN TESTED POSITIVE FOR HLRCC GENE MUTATION THAT CAUSES KIDNEY, UTERINE, SKIN CANCERS. Both myself (skin cancer survi...
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- Kris103
- Experience with Invasive (Infiltrating...
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- TfromJersey
- Experience with Adenocarcinoma, Es...
Diagnosed
Oh No
September 29th 2012 found out I have Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Stage IV Cancer. Inoperable.
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- Mary7
- Experience with Invasive (Infiltrating) ...
Diagnosed
Oh No
came home from work to dress down ,took off my bra (I hate a bra) :) And found a very large lump on the side of my breast was very s...
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- Nicoleg
- Experience with Hodgkin Disease
Diagnosed
Oh No
What started out as a little bump on my neck turned into tests and getting diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma
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- felipe
- Experience with Lupus
Diagnosed
Oh No
LUPUS FIRST THAN AFTER QUITING SMOKING FOR 25 YEARS LUNG CANCER !!! HOW LONG MY MOTHER HAS LEFT ????
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- Leo4life
- Experience with Diabetes
Diagnosed
Oh No
Diabetes! WTF. I guess this is the next wave of BS. Oh well, wheres the surfboard? YOLO!
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- Carrie40
- Experience with Invasive (Infiltratin...