Learning to Advocate for Yourself to Get the Support You Need through Cancer
Communicating your needs when you have cancer may seem straightforward, but for many people, self-advocacy can be challenging.
MoreCommunicating your needs when you have cancer may seem straightforward, but for many people, self-advocacy can be challenging.
MoreWriting can be therapeutic during cancer treatment and beyond. It can provide an opportunity for self-expression and serve as a helpful distraction.
More“I just got diagnosed with cancer. Now what do I do?”
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MoreA diagnosis of any type of cancer can be shocking and devastating, even if it is treatable or curable.
MoreWriting down your feelings and thoughts in a journal is healing.
MoreAs we go about our daily lives, our natural tendency is to focus on planning what we need to do or have to do next.
MoreIf you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer, there’s a good chance – scientifically speaking – that rehabilitation can help improve your daily function.
MoreThere’s no doubt about it; a cancer diagnosis – of any kind – has a way of challenging your emotional well-being.
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