Chemotherapy Informative Speech

One of the most important factors in treatments is finding a doctor that you can feel comfortable around and satisfied with in terms of his/her opinion. This is because cancer is such an emotional process and you want to be able to feel personable with your doctor.

Cancer has one of the biggest effects on the patients mental health but also the patients loved ones and friends. It is one of the hardest things to get a grip on when the doctor tells someone that they have cancer and a fifty-fifty chance of making it. "The disease can bring many changes-in what people do and how they look, in how they feel and what they value" (Dakota 4). It makes people look at the world and their lives in a different way, valuing now what they took for granted and seeing the bigger picture in every scenario. It is something that no one can actually brace, even after the doctor tells them. Through it all though, the person must remain strong and optimistic because the cancer can affect the person's moods and in return affect the outcome of the person and the chances of their making it

I'm glad to hear that you're feeling slightly better!!!!! I had a similar issue with my grandma who had breast cancer, as well as other family members. I was so frustrated and found the doctors were equally responsible for a multitude of reasons. I packed up her bags and moved her North, where she could receive treatment at the Mayo clinic. Everything is coordinated for you (like it should be)!!! Results (labs/scans) are immediately sent to your smartphone when they become available, and you receive a list of all your specialist appointments and testing in advance. Labs/scans/, etc. are done (same day) onsite prior to your doctor's appointment all under one roof. You have a team of doctors working together on your treatment

Family caregivers have the important role in assisting their loved one through their cancer experience. Our society needs to acknowledge informal caregivers as a valuable members of the cancer patients healthcare team. Cancer care is becoming increasingly more complicated and difficult. Numerous caregivers are family members and close friends who tend to be unprepared and untrained for their position as caregiver to a older individuals with cancer.

My condition brought me into a situation, were i had no other option than getting marihuana for medical purposes, “- some people actually need to ask for the doctor to cure the symptom…when unfortunately the cancer doesn't go away-”. I was spending money on a variety of medicines, until my kidney failed. The moment when you realized medicines you take to save your life are also killing you at the same time, you are screwed…Cancer does not only kill you physically it kills you mentally too. After a chemo, you suffer a phycological downturn that doesn't allow you to spend time with your family. Cancer did not kill me yet, but it made me stop enjoying life.

Hearing a diagnosis of cancer leaves most patients in a state of shock and unsure of what their next step should be. While they are still wrapping their brain around the diagnosis, they are being bombarded with information, testing, and multiple physician appointments. They need guidance and support to direct them through the complicated health care system in a timely fashion that reduces the delay in their treatment, as well as assist them in identifying and overcoming any barriers to these delays.

Unfortunately 30% of people in the US will develop cancer at some point, and two-thirds of those will eventually succumb as a result. In dealing with cancer, many patients have symptoms from the disease along with side effects of the medications that are extremely debilitating.

When I spoke to the Doctor, she recommended that we have surgery, not knowing if they would diagnose the disease as advanced as my Mom. I was scared, not knowing what the outcome would be. I was just forty-nine years old, and I prepared myself for a fight and battle; I wasn’t going to let this disease win. Preparing for the treatments and keeping a positive attitude was my survivor tool. After surgery, my cancer was diagnosed as stage one and the tumor being very minuscule. The Doctor recommended for me to have 30 radiation treatments and no chemo ordered. Every day, I would wake up and say to myself “yes I am going to stay active and positive and beat this disease”. In Geneva where I live there is a facility called the Living Well Cancer Resource Center; I would drive past it daily not knowing that this facility would be part of my life for the next six months. I was recommended to check out the support cancer group meetings they held. I attended my first session by myself, and I also started my radiation treatments the same week. I never attended any type of support groups or addiction meetings, so I didn’t know what to expect. The meeting started off with a panel of ladies who are all cancer patients or cancer survivors. We each took our turn to introduce ourselves and talk about what cancer you been diagnosed with, and how long you been going for

There is no mincing of words, nor is there a phrase with gentle connotations to adequately articulate the emotional, psychological or physical place that cancer forces upon you. Quite frankly, battling cancer sucks. The individual engaged in the battle and their support system can choose to crumble or rally. To crumble is to become angry and resentful. To rally is to rise up and use your experiences to help others. I was fortunate that my support group didn’t give me an option to crumble. I was raised in a family, in a church community that focuses on service. So, at 14 battling cancer, I was told that the only way out was through and to get through the turmoil of cancer, I was expected to find a “cancer” mentor and find a way to give back.

Common ways of managing stress during chemotherapy include developing a supportive social network, talk therapy, yoga, exersise and meditation. Sometimes medications may be needed to manage depression. The American Cancer Society has many free programs to help with this as well,including free make up kits and professional training on

Listen Some may disagree but this is a vital component to social support. Listening is beneficial because relieving all your emotions can be an amazing stress relief. Have you ever had so much built up inside of you and before you knew it, you have went on this long rant about your horrible week and how you just don’t want to go on? Then after you take a deep breath from ranting, you exhale, and doesn’t it feel much better to get all of that off your chest. It’s like a sigh of relief. It’s like all of the pressure that had built up is now gone and some cry afterwards some laugh or smile, but the main point is you never know how meaningful a small conversation or just listening can be to a person battling something like cancer. Try listening without being judgmental or

If a loved one has been given a diagnosis of cancer, spend time with them and simply listen. It can be quite difficult at times, but they need a chance to express their frustrations and feelings in a safe and loving environment. Try not to inject your own thoughts or opinions on them; allow them to just vent their own feelings without interruption.

Introduction When you have cancer, talking with your friends and family about it can be difficult. You need to decide who to tell and how much information you want to share. Being diagnosed with cancer is a very personal experience. How much you share with others is up to you. Effective communication can help you and your loved ones deal with emotions and help ensure that you get the help and support that you need.

The thought of having cancer is a scary but a real live possibility. As we get older, either you or someone you know may contact that awful disease called cancer. There is a small amount of consolidation in knowing that cancer treatment centers can be found throughout the country. However, it's very nerve racking to have a periodic physical exam by your doctor and potentially be diagnosed with cancer.

Introduction Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses medicines stop or slow the growth of cancer cells. The goal of chemotherapy depends on the type and stage of cancer and may be any of the following: To cure the cancer. To prevent the cancer from growing or spreading.