What did I learn from having cancer?

Cancer taught me that tomorrow is an excuse. Anything worth doing is worth doing today. Cancer taught me that no matter what is taken from you on the outside…it can never change who you are on the inside. And more than anything else…cancer taught me that life is not a given.

What is life like for someone with cancer?

People with cancer can often live very full and happy—though shorter for some—lives. Even if you’re not a cancer survivor, we are all survivors of something. You may be a survivor of a visible tragedy, or instead, a survivor of a less visible but just as traumatic emotional struggle.

How can I live happy with cancer?

Make yourself a priority. Make time for therapy, take medication if you need it, and stay in touch with your medical team. Make self-care an everyday thing — get some exercise and take time to relax and do things you enjoy. You’ll feel better and ease back into your post-treatment life.

What is her positive cancer?

HER2-positive breast cancer is a breast cancer that tests positive for a protein called human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). This protein promotes the growth of cancer cells. In about 1 of every 5 breast cancers, the cancer cells have extra copies of the gene that makes the HER2 protein.

How do you manage your life after a cancer diagnosis?

Here are important steps you can take to manage your life after a cancer diagnosis: Find a partner. “No one should go through a fight against cancer alone,” says Visel. For many people this will be a spouse, family member or close friend. Pick someone you can talk to openly about serious issues.

Why am I anxious about life after cancer?

Unexpected issues might also cause concern. For instance, you might be stressed by financial concerns resulting from your treatment. You might also see your health care team less often after treatment and have more time on your hands. Any of these things might make you anxious. Some people are better prepared for life after cancer than others.

How does cancer affect your perceptions of time?

The diagnosis of cancer immediately affects your perception of time. You probably never thought about the length of your life until you were diagnosed with cancer. Cancer and the thought of death go hand in hand. Throughout the process, you’ll find that you may become impatient, more sensitive and easily frustrated.

How does cancer Change Your Life?

Your life will be turned upside down. But, eventually, you will find a “new normal.” As time goes on, you begin to feel better, gain strength and feel more like yourself. Through it all, you will start to appreciate the lessons cancer has taught you and all the ways it has changed you.