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- Summary: What You Need To Know
- Get Your Legal Affairs In Order.
- What Is A Cancer Recurrence?
- Recurrence Or Progression: What Is The Difference?
- What Are The Different Types Of Cancer Recurrence?
- Emotions That Surface With A Recurrence And How To Cope With Them
- A Wake Up Call To Life And To Meaning
- How To Find Clinical Trials/Medical Tourism Outside The U.S.
- What Are The Chances The Treatment Will Work?
- What If I Don't Want To Go Through Treatment Again?
- If You Work, Consider Whether This Is A Time To Stop Work And Receive A Disability Income.
- Spouses and Partners
- Family and Friends
- Children
- WHEN YOU START TREATMENT, READ SURVIVORSHIP A TO Z "IN TREATMENT" AS A REMINDER OF WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO HELP YOU THROUGH TREATMENT
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- Try as much as you can to keep your relationship as it was before you got sick.
- Talk things over. This may be hard for you or your spouse or partner. If so, ask a counselor or social worker to talk with both of you together.
- Be realistic about demands. Your spouse or partner may feel guilty about your illness or about any time spent away from you. He or she also may be under stress due to changing family roles.
- Spend some time apart. Your spouse or partner needs time to address his or her own needs. If these needs are neglected, your loved one may have less energy and support to give. Keep in mind that you didn't spend 24 hours a day together before you got sick.
- Body changes and emotional concerns may affect your sex life. Talking openly and honestly is key. If you can't talk about these issues, consider talking with a professional. Don't be afraid to seek help or advice if you need it.
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