Lifestyle Changes After Diagnosis: Finding Support

People make fun of my choosing to buy organic , no hormones or antibiotics in food. They say it’s not going to make a difference now and I’m a sucker because I pay more $ for the food.

I had to walk away from a non supportive 18-year controlling relationship. I'm trying my best to eat healthier

@Chasity C I’m not one of those “cancer was a gift” people (at least not yet) but I have heard it is the wake up call people need to make a positive change they’ve been putting off. Good for you honey! ❤️

I was diagnosed in July with DCIS. We're eating more balanced meals at home. The biggest change I've made though was to cut ties with several toxic family members and friends for my mental health and I'm working on strengthening good relationships.

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I've tried making changes. It's hard. Like no alcohol. Then my spouse has a drink and I get suckered in. I do cook and lean towards healthy item choices. And I take supplements, carrot juice, walnuts, raw veggies. But I think it is no where close to consistent and I'm not like those people that write books saying they beat cancer by eating all veggies , etc. I'm happy for them, Im just not that good at it

It has not been easy. I kept my diagnosis a secret except for close family and my best friend. I had to distance myself from a couple of them because these stressed me out with their "you gotta do.......". I went through surgery and radiation with mostly my husband supporting me and my mom who lives 900 miles away. It is hard to stick to the mostly plant based diet, mainly because it's more food than I am comfortable eating. Yes organic costs more but the better flavor and nutrients and lack of chemicals is worth it for me. I don't want to go through this again. I will make lifestyle changes to prolong my life. Enjoy each day love bugs.

I to have decided to share with very few. The length of the relationship was not a determining factor. Only people who were going to bring me strength and peace were told. So far, so good.

Navigating lifestyle changes after a cancer diagnosis can feel isolating when loved ones don't fully grasp the importance of these decisions for your health and well-being. Building a strong support network that includes people who understand your journey - whether through support groups, healthcare teams, or online communities like this one - can make a meaningful difference in staying committed to the healthy choices that matter most to you.