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"A cancer diagnosis can be scary, but don?t let fear take over your life," says Lavanya Yarlagadda, M.D., a hematologist-oncologist at LifeBridge Health.
Yarlagadda presented ?Wellness Tips for Cancer Survivors? this week at the Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute at Sinai Hospital. ?Fear is a common emotion anytime you hear the word, ?cancer.? It is scary, especially if it?s a family member. It?s still scary for me,? she says.
?But fear is manageable. Always choose hope. Always. Even if it is not curable. Enjoy your life as much as possible,? Yarlagadda says.
There are ways of managing the fear including gaining a sense of control over what has happened to you. ?Get organized. Know as much as possible about the medicine you have to take. Get as much information as you can about the disease,? she says.
And never underestimate how much your emotions can affect your health. ?I tell my patients it is important to keep a very good attitude,? the doctor says. ?And that can be with meditation, prayer, whatever it takes.?
Although, she adds, some times cancer happens even if we appear to be doing all the right things. ?Some things are out of our control and that is just life,? Yarlagadda says. However, patients can severely lessen their chances of getting cancer by making nutritionally sound choices, exercising, not smoking and controlling stress.
Solicit family help and choose your friends wisely. ?A diagnosis of cancer ? or any illness ? is a very tough time. Get support from your family, from your doctor?s office, through social workers or support groups or through friends.?
A final caution is to choose your friends carefully. ?You have to pick your friends,? she says. ?Friends who scare you and tell you horror stories, you should stay away from. People who tell you, ?you can get through this,? are people you want to be around.?
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After the Cancer Diagnosis
"A cancer diagnosis can be scary, but don?t let fear take over your life," says Lavanya Yarlagadda, M.D., a hematologist-oncologist at LifeBridge Health.
Yarlagadda presented ?Wellness Tips for Cancer Survivors? this week at the Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute at Sinai Hospital. ?Fear is a common emotion anytime you hear the word, ?cancer.? It is scary, especially if it?s a family member. It?s still scary for me,? she says.
?But fear is manageable. Always choose hope. Always. Even if it is not curable. Enjoy your life as much as possible,? Yarlagadda says.
There are ways of managing the fear including gaining a sense of control over what has happened to you. ?Get organized. Know as much as possible about the medicine you have to take. Get as much information as you can about the disease,? she says.
And never underestimate how much your emotions can affect your health. ?I tell my patients it is important to keep a very good attitude,? the doctor says. ?And that can be with meditation, prayer, whatever it takes.?
Although, she adds, some times cancer happens even if we appear to be doing all the right things. ?Some things are out of our control and that is just life,? Yarlagadda says. However, patients can severely lessen their chances of getting cancer by making nutritionally sound choices, exercising, not smoking and controlling stress.
Solicit family help and choose your friends wisely. ?A diagnosis of cancer ? or any illness ? is a very tough time. Get support from your family, from your doctor?s office, through social workers or support groups or through friends.?
A final caution is to choose your friends carefully. ?You have to pick your friends,? she says. ?Friends who scare you and tell you horror stories, you should stay away from. People who tell you, ?you can get through this,? are people you want to be around.?
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A cancer diagnosis is tough to hear. However, if you or your loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, there are things you can do to minimize the impact. Making nutrition a priority is one way to feel better. There are many benefits to good nutrition...
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The Baltimore Orioles will recognize the courage and strength of those living with cancer in an Evening of Hope pregame ceremony before the Orioles take on the Florida Marlins. James Brooks, a multiple myeloma patient in remission, was treated at the...
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by Jill Adler Coordinator, Patient Information Services Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute, LifeBridge Health Lime green goodie bags lined the hallway like proud soldiers Sunday afternoon at the Pikesville Hilton where over 100 cancer survivors,...
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By Deb Kirkland, RN, BSN, MPH Nurse Navigator, Herman & Walter Samuelson Breast Center at Northwest Hospital This year over 200,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and of those 11,000 will be under the age of 40. This...
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The Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute at LifeBridge Health is always looking for new ways to reach out to cancer patients, survivors and their family members. That's why we are proud to offer the Lunch and Learn program. These sessions offer...