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How do you cope with feeling overwhelmed by a cancer diagnosis?

CT

Community Member

6 months ago

Yes I feel the same way my cancer is stage 2 and this feels like a nightmare that is happening to someone else because before my diagnosis I felt healthy and now I am going back and forth to one doctor to another.

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That surreal feeling of disbelief is so common after receiving a cancer diagnosis - many people describe it as feeling like they're watching someone else's life unfold. The whirlwind of appointments and medical visits can definitely add to that overwhelming sensation, but know that this community understands what you're going through and you're not alone in navigating this journey.

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AC

Community Member

6 months ago

Hang in there my friend 🧡

JV

Community Member

6 months ago

Stay strong. Don't give up. 💪🏼

TB

Community Member

5 months ago

Much well wishes being sent to you.

CA

Community Member

5 months ago

That surreal feeling of disbelief is so common after receiving a cancer diagnosis - many people describe it as feeling like they're watching someone else's life unfold. The whirlwind of appointments and medical visits can definitely add to that overwhelming sensation, but know that this community understands what you're going through and you're not alone in navigating this journey.

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