In A Battle Against Cancer Vancouver CA Patients Need To Be Strong

By Christopher Morris


Nobody wants to contract a dread disease but life nevertheless deals the cards at it sees fit. Being diagnosed with the big, ugly C is probably one of the worst nightmares of anyone. It is true that great advances have been made in treatment methods and medication, but there is certainly no cure yet. Nevertheless, modern medicine can make sure that patients are more comfortable and that they live longer. In their battle against cancer Vancouver CA patients need courage and help.

The fight against the big C starts at the very moment a diagnosis is made. Patients go through all the standard phases, unbelief, shock, despair and finally, acceptance. Acceptance is important because it is not possible to fight something that one refuse to exist. The nest step in the fight to is get as much information from the doctor as possible, including treatment options and the prognosis.

Most patients have to change the way they live immediately. Smokers have to stop smoking and those abusing alcohol and other substances also have to understand that their habits have to change drastically. Most patients have to change their diets and they have to understand that the medication they are given often have complications that can lead to other conditions such as hypertension and a weakened immune system.

The majority of patients put their faith in established treatment methods, They submit to radiology, chemo therapy and medication that may cause them to feel ill, but that may help them get better. This is often a lengthy process and the urge to just give up sometimes arises. In their fight against the disease these patients need to remain determined and motivated, however. Giving up is not an option, really.

Many patients, especially those that are wealthy and in the late stages of the disease, grow desperate and opt for experimental and sometimes even utterly untested treatment. They know that they are taking a big risk but they see this as their only chance. Some patients will even travel to other countries to seek help from specialists renowned for their success in treating patients with a similar condition.

Many patients shun medical treatment methods and rather try one or more of the thousands of so called remedies that are almost always advertised as miracle cures. Even the most rudimentary internet search will reveal just how many such remedies there are. Many of them have been proven to be very dangerous but this does not seem to deter some patients. They are willing to fight and they accept that there are some risks.

Many patients believe that their faith in their various deities will be sufficient to save them. They believe in prayer and meditation and they ask others to pray for them. Some of these patients even shun traditional treatment methods because they believe that it would show that they do not have enough faith in God. Many patients become more spiritual, not to seek or ask for a cure, but to find peace and grace.

Cancer is no joke. It is deadly and millions of people die of these dread diseases every year. There is hope, however. Ongoing research will, hopefully, soon result in significant gains against the fight. In the meantime, patients have to be strong.




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