To deal with cancer, you also need to deal with stress. And the way you handle stress can have a huge impact on the way you and your health team manage cancer.
Support makes it easier to develop qualities you need to deal with stress. For example, it can help you develop more active coping skills.
The experience of being diagnosed with cervical cancer and undergoing cancer treatment may change the way you feel about your body, and will affect your life in many ways. You may experience many or relatively few side effects. Being aware of the possible treatment effects may help you anticipate them and plan ways to cope.
Talk with your treatment team. Your treatment team members can provide advice based on your individual situation, so it is very important that you talk honestly with them. You may want to ask:
During treatment you may find that even the stairs to your bedroom are a challenge, even if you have worked hard during your adult life to keep fit. It’s discouraging, but normal, to have to reduce or interrupt your fitness routine. If you’ve had surgery, ask your doctor for specific guidelines about exercise.
