It is no secret that going through cancer treatments can be hard. Many people who have cancer must go through a series of treatments before they become cancer free. If you are just starting your cancer treatment it is important that you prepare yourself. Here are some things that you should do during your treatments to keep yourself healthy and your sprits positive.
1. Let Yourself Heal
One mistake that many people make is trying to keep up with their normal lives in between treatments. During the actual treatment you may feel all right, then a couple days after you are given chemo you will become very sick. Don't try to do too much during this time. Instead, respect your body and its need to heal. You need to rest, and let yourself be sick. If you have children, hire or ask for help during that time. Take time off work, so as to stay with loved ones, and don't try to care for yourself on your own.
By letting yourself heal and not expecting too much out of yourself you show your body that you love it. Respect the fact that you have a life threatening illness and the best thing you can do is give your body its best chance by letting it heal.
2. Don't Give Up On The Things You Love
After your diagnosis you might be tempted to give up on the things that you love because you are currently ill. For instance, while you are sick you might not be able to hike or enjoy the outdoors, but after the sickness of the treatment subsides, you should still try to resume the things that you love. You shouldn't just survive, you should also live! There are no guarantees with cancer, which is why you should try to take in the beautiful things of life even during the difficult time of your treatments.
3. Reach Out For Support
No one should go through cancer treatments on their own. Your family and friends should be there with you every step of the way. However, if you are lacking in support, you can reach out to groups and sponsors for people with cancer. There are many counseling groups that meet often to talk about their feelings and provide help to each other. Isolating yourself will only lead to feelings of hopelessness, which is why you should make sure you have a good support group.
By doing these things during your cancer treatments you can keep yourself emotionally healthy .
