For those who have had the unfortunate experience of hearing that they have cancer, facing the decisions of how best to fight the disease is a bit like arm wrestling the devil. You can’t see cancer from the outside…but, it has the power to destroy you. For the most part, you are in a battle against something the size of golliath, when most of us are only armed with a sling shot and a stone. The patient has a lot to learn about what type of cancer it is, what drugs work best on it, and whether to have surgery, radiation or not.
Thank goodness for the streams of information on the internet…it saves alot of time asking useless questions in the doctor’s office when you can eliminate some of the obvious questions and answers right off…saving the precious little time and attention that the specialist have to devote to their patients. The really important things can be concentrated on while you are face- to- face.
Finding the right kind of support that you need to stay strong, stay focussed and stay informed about the latest and the greatest tools that you have; not to mention taking the time to nurture your mind and spirit; these are essential. The mind, the body, and the spirit are all connected and when under attack…each of those areas need special treatment. Fear is a mighty enemy and is not to be underestimated. Surrounding yourself with love and support is critical. Faith in God is what shores up the spirit for many patients and is to be considered as one of the greatest tools you can have. Prayer partners are your warriors…people who will go to the mat for you whenever you need it…when circumstances appear to hit you hardest. Inspirational role models can’t be underestimated; those who have fought and or are still battling will freely share their experience. (more…)
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