Dealing with the “C” Word

“Gratitude and Attitude!”
— Lane

Here are several suggestions on how to deal with a cancer diagnosis:

  • Stay positive — as much as you can. Remove negative people from your life.

  • Get a second or even third opinion.

  • Move into a larger city so that you have more options for care. Rent if needed.

  • Get your legal paperwork and insurance in order.

  • Use all natural products.

  • Join a support group or find a therapist. If you have a partner, start couples counseling too.

  • Ask for help. You are going to need it.

  • Learn how to handle panic attacks. I still have them years later.

  • Find things that calm you: facials, candles, music, hot tea, etc.

  • Focus on a goal when you beat this! (I took a vacation to South America.)

  • Never look at statistics. Everything online will be outdated.

  • Creativity can help you process your emotions: write poetry, learn to sketch or paint, craft pottery, etc.

  • Clean up your diet. It’s not too late.

  • Meditate or pray.

  • Give back when you can. I’ve walked in Light The Night every year.

  • Say Thank You — a lot!

I am not a medical professional.

But I was a mentor for two different cancer support groups for several years.