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- Overview
- Preparations To Make In Case Of A Medical Emergency
- If You Are Likely To Be Hospitalized Or Enter An Assisted Living Facility Or A Nursing Home
- Choose To Live Each Day To The Best You Can. Stay Hopeful.
- It Is Your Choice Whether To Keep Fighting, How Hard, And For How Long
- If A New Treatment Plan Is Recommended
- How To Cope With Physical Issues
- How To Cope With Emotional Issues
- How To Deal With Financial Issues
- If You Have A Death Benefit On Your Credit Card
- What To Do About The Legal Issues
- What To Do If You Are Still Working
- How To Talk With Family And Friends
- Relations With Your Spouse Or Partner
- How To Speak With Your Doctor About Your Wishes
- How To Talk With And Provide For The Care Of Children
- How To Maintain Control Even If You Become Unconscious Or Unable To Speak For Yourself
- Consider Donating Organs Or Your Body
- An Option: Terminal Sedation
- What To Do If Your Doctor Abandons You
- What To Do If You Choose To End Life Early
Nearing End Of Life From Breast Cancer
How To Cope With Physical Issues
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Each of the following symptoms may show up from time to time. They are all treatable and can be controlled. They can possibly even be eliminated. The links show you how to cope with particular symptoms.
- Pain.
- Many doctors under treat pain. If your doctor won’t prescribe the pain medication you need, there are doctors who specialize in treatment of pain who will.
- Do not be concerned about becoming addicted to pain medication. It seldom happens in this situation.
- Difficulty eating
- If you lose weight, your clothes can be tailored to fit. If money is an issue, you can purchase clothes at a second hand or thrift store.
- How To Eat More If You Have Appetite Loss Or Early Fullness
- Shortness of breath.
- Inability to sleep normally.
- Fatigue.
- Diarrhea.
- Constipation.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Loss of appetite.
- Looking good.
- For your hair: barbers and hairdressers can come to your home or wherever else you are. If your barber or hairdresser doesn't usually make such visits, he or she may do it for you if you have a relationship with each other.
- If you want make up tips, call the American Cancer Society and ask about the "Look Good, Feel Good" program for a self help kit. You can call 24 hours a day: 800.395.5665
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