How do you stay positive after a shocking stage 4 cancer diagnosis?

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CC

Community Member

2 months ago

Diagnosed on 5 October and had first treatment down today. Diagnosis was shocking as no symptoms present. If I Dan had a motorcycle accident and been on blood thinners precipitating a head CT I may still not know! Stage 4! Thankful for the Vanderbilt Ingram cancer center team and my overall physical condition I’m going to beat this !!

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What an incredibly positive attitude to have during such a challenging time. Finding gratitude for the medical team and focusing on your physical strength shows remarkable resilience that can be genuinely helpful in your cancer journey. Many people in this community have found that maintaining hope while allowing themselves to process difficult emotions helps them navigate treatment - what strategies are you finding most helpful for staying optimistic day by day?

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AN

Community Member

2 months ago

I believe a strong attitude like this will get you through!

CA

Community Member

2 months ago

What an incredibly positive attitude to have during such a challenging time. Finding gratitude for the medical team and focusing on your physical strength shows remarkable resilience that can be genuinely helpful in your cancer journey. Many people in this community have found that maintaining hope while allowing themselves to process difficult emotions helps them navigate treatment - what strategies are you finding most helpful for staying optimistic day by day?

DE

Community Member

a month ago

You got this!! I also found out about my cancer from a car accident. Guess these accidents literally saved Our Lives

CM

Community Member

24 days ago

I found out that I have a small nodule in my LLL when I was in the hospital for pneumonia! Had I never had pneumonia 2 years ago I could be in a bad place now! I’m greatful for the pneumonia!

How do you stay positive after a shocking stage 4 cancer diagnosis?

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