what helps get past cancer?

Answer 1

Not sure what you mean by this question. Do you mean physically or emotionally or both?

Physically you should be treated according to the type, stage, and grade of cancer you have. Most cancers have a protocol that has been established nationwide based on prior successes with the specific cancer type. You can check out the Clinical Cancer guidelines followed by most oncologists. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network publishes patient and physician guidelines for you to read:

NCCN: Clinical Cancer Practice Guidelines
http://www.nccn.org/

Patient Guidelines
http://www.nccn.org/patients/patient_gls.asp

Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology
http://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/f_guidelines.asp?button=I+Agree

If you mean emotionally . . well, that's totally different. You need to find an inner strength. You will surprise youself. No one asks to get cancer. It is not something you want to face or be courageous about. No one wants it. But cancer is not a choice. No one ever said that life would be fair. So . . you deal with it. No matter where the journey takes you, you hitch up your shorts and deal with it.

In all seriousness, before we dealt with cancer I did not know that human being could live with terror. I did not know that you could actually function and laugh even when you are terrified.
But, you can. Apparently human beings are remarkable creatures. We are always hopeful. Always look for the best in the worst case scenarios. And we learn to cope with news no matter if it is good or bad. You will find your strength. You will find your courage.

Be strong. Live strong. Be hopeful.

Answer 2

I can only speak for myself. I am a breast cancer patient. From a physical perspective - I think it is best to follow the recommendations of the care team - in my case, multiple surgeries, chemotherapy and radiotherapy regimes - and follow their advice. In terms of mental attitude - obvious as it seems, a positive attitude is paramount. I realised that it is not my fault (or anyone else's) that I got breast cancer - it's not personal, these things happen sometimes for reasons beyond our knowing - and you can either lie down and cry or you can start smiling and believing that you will be fine - one day at a time. I would never have described myself as patient, but I have developed it over time. Laughter is good, and learning to accept help from others is also beneficial (including local cancer support services). . . but essential is not to take it personally, and to think positively.

Answer 3

It helps to hang in there... It helps to be mentally strong... It helps to let others help you out ( coocking, driving...anything) while you are being treated.and personally I believe in the healing properties of Panax ginseng. Not to heal cancer, but to help keep you on your feet while being treated for it.... but that is strictly a personal opinion and any use of ginseng should be talked about with yr doctor.... It also helps not to forbid yourself to laugh. Lot's of cancer patients experience a kind of ban on laughing.... that makes things even harder... humour is a very strong weapon if used when it comes along by it's self.... ( I hate cancer and wish I could just cure everyone by wishing it)

Answer 4

if your asking what gets you throught the treatments a good support group behind you

Answer 5

cancer is non curable if you do happen to get passed it dont be to happy because it will come back but what keeps it down to a minnimum is exercizing

Answer 6

if i knew that i could have saved my family member.