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    Finding strength in friends, allies, and a will to live

    When Rahimah Phillips was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, she relied on her friends and support from the Colorectal Cancer Alliance to face treatment — and all of the challenges that came with it. Now, she’s managing a recurrence with a strong will to live and return to the life she cherished.

    Tips for coping with a cancer diagnosis and treatment
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    Tips for coping with a cancer diagnosis and treatment

    A cancer diagnosis and treatment can be challenging for both the body and the mind. Many patients describe difficult emotions such as loneliness, anger, guilt, sadness, and worry, in addition to feeling overwhelmed with uncertainty about their health and other areas of their life. 

    How to control fear and anxiety about cancer returning
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    How to control fear and anxiety about cancer returning

    A normal and common response to the stress of a cancer diagnosis—especially after treatment completes—is to worry about it happening again. When cancer comes back it is called a recurrence, and fear and anxiety about recurrence can take many shapes and strike at any time.

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    Pet therapy for cancer patients

    Pets can be an incredible source of comfort and joy for anybody but, for cancer patients, pet therapy can provide emotional and psychological support to enhance a person’s overall well-being.

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    Get connected with your allies

    There are many ways to find your community through the Alliance. Try one of our online communities.

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