i find out tomorrow whether or not my tumors in the back of my head and side of my neck are cancerous. I'm so scared. what are some good coping techniques to calm myself down before i go, and what are some coping techinques if the news is the worst?
2007-11-25 12:24:20 · 11 answers · asked by Me 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
I'm 20 I have so much I still need to do in the world =(
2007-11-25 12:29:28 · update #1
first all you figure what do next do you want fight it or sit back and make you feel crap and then died
i hope you fight it
the other decision you have to make do you chemo or alternaTive care which is making great strides everyday to help the fight
get emotional and mental support thru you local gilda club or support group for cancer survivors and tell your family so theu can help
you going to need every positive being in you to fight so fight it like your very angry at someone
think positive allow your self to feel what you feel now then fight
good luck
2007-11-25 12:31:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey,
I was diagnosed with uterine cancer in October of this year and had surgery and will soon begin radiation. So I know what you are going through. I had unexplained weight loss of 70 pounds so I also know that it is hard to wait for the results of tests. For some reason it is human nature to always assume the worst. I personally am awaiting the findings of the pathology results that will tell the grade and stage of the cancer so I am having to fight the same fear. I have always heard prepare for the worst and pray for the best. That is what I do. I have had several friends that have had tumors in their head and neck were not cancer but were swollen glands or fatty tumors. I don't know what your beliefs are but I believe strongly in the Lord and He is the the only one that can calm my fears or comfort me. He has promised in His Word that he will always be with us and tells us to cast our cares upon Him for He will sustain us. I am 45 years old and have found Him to be faithful. I have a daughter your age and I pray the best for you and, God forbid if this is a hard thing that you have to go through, I trust that God will not give you more than you can handle and not only that but will turn all things to good if you trust in Him. I know that even though this has been a hard time in my life, I have had peace and have been able to spend time with my pregnant daughter and my grandson that I would not have been able to since I was recouperating at her home. When I am going through painful tests and procedures, I praise the Lord and pray and it makes the unbareble things barable. I will be praying for you and trust that you will be fine.
2007-11-25 13:34:44 · answer #2 · answered by tonyaemc 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hey, at least you have time to think about it. I was rushed to the hospital, being barely conscience at the time, and when I got there, they took a blood test and an hour later came back and told me I had leukemia. I was 16. I am now 18. But let me tell you, I have had a lot to worry about throughout those 2 years, and i find that relaxing and watching a movie are the best ways to cope. Also, and this is serious, cry if you need to. I have sent myself to sleep crying a lot,, and it usually makes you feel better.
Also, if the doctors find out anything, research it on the internet, just DO NOT READ STATISTICS!!!!!!!!!!! they are always wrong! I hope that this helped little bit.
2007-11-25 17:00:35 · answer #3 · answered by mattsp_89 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Think positive, that's all you can do for now. You have every right to be scared. Talk with someone that you are close to about your fears. Believe me talking about the situation will help more than you know. Make a list of things you must ask your doctor if the news is bad. Be sure to take someone with you to your doctors apt. The worst thing that you can do is be alone, regardless of the news. Go to web sites about cancer and most of them will have a check list of questions that you can go by to ask your doctor. I will be praying for you and hope that things will go well tomorrow. Regardless of the news be strong and fight like hell if you do have cancer. Don't ever let it get into your mind that you are going to die. you must keep a positive attitude. Good Luck!
2007-11-25 18:47:09 · answer #4 · answered by sunshine 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chin up girl, be as strong as you can, there is no easy way to do this. I truely hope that your results are negative.
Everyone is different with their reactions to this sort of news.
Doctors and Nurses are trained to help you through this. They understand the emotional roller coaster you are on at the moment. They see all sorts of reactions and are prepared for them.
If you do get diagnosed with cancer, and you find you aren't coping well, your GP can prescribe you a very mild sedative, and I do mean very mild, you can't learn to cope if you are zonked out all the time. It will help you through the first week or so.
Or, as my GP recommended, Meditation Classes and Yoga can be of great benefit.
All the best with this, my positive thoughts are heading your way.
2007-11-26 00:31:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take someone you trust with you to the appointment!!! If the news isn't good, you will probably have a lot of questions and the doctor will have a lot of information to give you. A good friend or family member will help you to digest all the info so you can make the right decisions.
Cancer is a very scary illness to deal with and there are a lot of us veterans (aka survivors) out there to help if you need it.... Good luck. The waiting for test results is very tough hang in there. You will know soon. I pray it's good news.
2007-11-25 14:41:31 · answer #6 · answered by knittinmama 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, what have your doctors indicated? if they have said the tumors are probably not cancerous, then they probably aren't. i know it sounds hollow, but try not to worry. if the tests have been run, and all you can do is wait, the time will go by faster if you do something you love. or is time consuming, like reading/answering questions in YA.
i had to wait for MY results for 2 weeks, when they told me it should only take 4 days.
I'm not real sure about coping techniques. i let myself FEEL every emotion that hit me, and just accepted the fear, anxiety, crying, and joy. i find joy in being alive still, and in the smallest things in life, that are a gift from God. the blueness of a bluebird's wing, the brilliant colors of autumn leaves, the kindness of strangers who offer prayers for you. and i also started keeping a journal. i have it in a WORD.doc file on my computer and log entries whenever i feel like it. i write whatever comes to mind,whatever that might be.... from information my doctors give me, to my chemo sessions every week, to symptoms i have, or..... which nephew had a birthday, argument had with hubby... it helps a great deal to get what you feel written down. it's like a partner who listens to you without judgment.
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2016-10-18 03:17:18 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, now and if the news is the worst, I feel that you must have faith in your creator and the plan he has for your life. When you let go of the fear associated with your situation then you go through it with hope and strength in having faith as your foundation. I'm sure you have heard of miracles and the stories these people have to tell and you my dear may very well be one of those that will live to tell your story. I feel there is something that must be learned in a situation such as this and I feel you are a "chosen one" that is strong enough to handle it. The people in your circle will learn what they need to learn from this as well, you and your situation will touch the hearts of many people, family, neighbors, friends, co-workers, health care providers, me personally etc. I truly believe there is a reason for everything that happens to us and I know there is a higher power that walks with us as we go through these personal growth experiences.
I do hope you believe in "God" or a high power. If so, pray away your fears, hold steadfast to your hearts direction and keep working to fulfill your dreams, live a full productive life, live to the best of your ability as if you only have today. You'd be surprised how your situation can change things!
I wish for the purpose of your life to be established and displayed as your creator has planned. As hard as it may be at your tender age, stay strong in faith sweetheart. I will pray for you and think of you often.
2007-11-25 13:09:47 · answer #9 · answered by karen_doles 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Honey, Im so sorry.
You'll have my prayers tonite, that's for sure.
Just calm down, and think positive. Besides, God takes the good people early (in otherwords, they die) because he doesn't want them to suffer in the mess of this world we're in.
Calm down.
You never know..you could actually make it!!
Do something fun, eat something good.
that always does it x]
2007-11-25 12:33:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋