This is a condensed version of a longer post that was published on the Breast Cancer Yoga Blog entitled:
Cancer Pre-Treatment Check List – 6 Tips To Make Your Life Easier Once You Begin Treatments
You can read the full post at: http://breastcanceryogablog.com/2014/01/22/cancer-pre-treatment-check-list/
Receiving a diagnosis of cancer can be overwhelming. There are
so many questions swirling through your mind and so many things to put in
order. Here is a short list of 6 tips suggested by other patients to help make
your treatment both more comfortable and better organized.
- Familiarize Yourself with Your Medications and their Side Effects
- Schedule a Dental Appointment
- Order some new products in advance to test them to see if you have any reactions to them, and to see if you like their feel and other characteristics.
- Make a list of things that need to be done and circulate it to friends and family so that they can sign up to help you.
- Create a treatment goody bag for yourself
- Meet with a Naturopathic doctor
Each of these 6 tips should help
to reduce the uncertainty and confusion that come with a cancer diagnosis and
treatment plan. Try to organize and simplify your daily schedule whenever
possible. Don’t forget to ask for help!You can find products to add to your "Treatment Goody Bag" at www.LotsToLiveFor.com
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