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Hearing the News

Every person that receives a cancer diagnosis will react differently. As will their loved ones. Many want to talk about what the doctor said in detail, while others may not want to talk about it at all. Sometimes, the person's need to talk will vary from day to day. This section focuses on hearing the news, and what you can do to help your loved one and yourself through this part of your cancer journey.

Getting Through The First Few Days
The first few days after the diagnosis of your loved one are the most confusing times of all. You are operating on limited information, and you are both in shock. Questions abound. Give yourself so . . . keep reading
The First Few Weeks After Diagnosis
Everyone is shocked when they first hear the word cancer. Some people may feel they know the test results before they hear them, but it's still a shock to hear the words spoken out loud. It's . . . keep reading
Tips: What to do right after your loved one has been diagnosed.
When your loved one has just been diagnosed with cancer, it's very difficult to find the right words to say. Most people are in shock for awhile. . . . keep reading
Research, Research, Research
When we heard the cancer diagnosis, we both went in to shock. We had not allowed ourselves to do any research while waiting for the test results, afraid it would jinx the outcome. Our next appointment with the doctor was just two days later (we found out the cancer diagnosis over the phone). . . . keep reading
Tips: Talking to Kids about Your Loved One's Cancer
Children can always sense when something's wrong, so the best thing you cand do for your children is to talk to them about cancer and help them with their feelings. . . . keep reading
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