Thursday, 29 November 2018

During The Battle Against Cancer Vancouver CA Patients Have To Sacrifice Sometimes

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.

A positive diagnosis is always a huge shock. There are many stages to go through. First their is denial, then despair, followed by desperation and depression and finally, acceptance. This acceptance of the situation is vital because it is not possible to fight back if one denies the existence of something to fight against. The first line of defence will be to obtain detailed information about the prognosis.

Many patients have to make certain lifestyle changes immediately after a diagnosis. This may include a change in diet and a complete ban on alcohol and tobacco products. Many patients have to give up certain activities. Once treatment commences, patients have to adapt to and live with the side effects of the medication that they receive. They also have to accept that medication can lead to concomitant conditions.

For most patients, the main part of the fight is fought by means of medical treatment. Chemo therapy, radiation and a variety of other treatment options may be necessary. Sometime surgery is required. Treatment is often lengthy and extremely uncomfortable, painful even. Patients need the strength to fight against the urge to just give in and they have to be determined to bear their burdens with fortitude and patience.

A lot of patients, especially those that are already in the late stages of the disease and those that are wealthy, opt for extreme, experimental and foreign treatment. They know that they will not get well with traditional treatment methods and they are therefore willing to take the chance to undergo controversial treatment methods. The will to live is strong, and one could not criticize them.

Many cancer patients become desperate and look at alternative treatment methods and cures. There are many of those, as any basic internet search will reveal. Sadly, there are many fraudsters out there, making impossible promises and conning desperately ill people out of their money. This remains a large industry, nevertheless. So many patients will try anything that may help them to get better and to win the fight.

A large percentage of patients rely on the prayers of their loved ones and their firm belief that their God can cure them. Some patients will seek help from faith healers and others will simply intensify their religious practices, believing that their own faith is enough to overcome the disease. For others, religion and spirituality is not a route to a cure, but rather to serenity, calm acceptance and a way in which to die in a state of 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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