Colorectal Cancer: Recurrence
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FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS, SEE THE DOCUMENTS IN “TO LEARN MORE.”
Even if your cancer is at an advanced stage, even a 1% chance of long term survival means that one in one hundred people will survive. With treatment, there is no reason to keep you from being a person who survives.
Do your best to keep a realistically optimistic attitude. We refer to this as a “positive attitude.”
- There’s a reason for the adage “the glass is always half full and half empty.” Try to focus on the half full side.
- Keep in mind that we are human. Do not become a slave to being positive or wallow in guilt for those times when you aren’t. (The Survivorship A to Z document in “To Learn More” provides tips).
Focus on what you can control. Prepare the best you can for what may come your way.
Keep in mind that you are a person living with a history of colorectal cancer. Do not let cancer define who you are. You are not your disease.
When you have contact with an employer, governmental agency or insurer:
- Be courteous and friendly. Only use anger consciously and sparingly.
- Make notes so you have a record of what was said and agreed to
- Keep copies in easily available files
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Simple Methods For Getting Organized: Health, Personal Life, Work You Are Not Your Disease How To Make Friends With Your Doctor's Staff How To Make A Friend With The People At Social Security Talking With Your Insurance Company (Make A Friend) Contact With An Insurer, Employer Or Government Agency A Positive Attitude (And How to Keep It)
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