STEVE
From: Fairfax, VA, USA
Member since: May 2006
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I am a: Patient
Coping with... Colorectal
Date of Birth: 08/14/1972 Date diagnosed: 03/2006 Sex: Male

Prepare to Live Buddy: Yes
Contactable by Prepare to Live members: Yes
Email: exphyslew@netzero.net

01: How has cancer positively affected you: Made me realize that there is always more to life. Doing things for myself, seem so much more important.

02: What does "cancer" mean to you as a Young Adult: A problem that I am now needing to deal with.

03: What’s the one thing you’d say to someone who has just been diagnosed: It is not as bad as it seems.

04: What things won’t a Doctor tell you: Treatment side effects and a real prognosis.

05: What advice do you have for a caregiver, doctor, or nurse who is treating a Young Adult with cancer: Be forth-coming. We are smart enough to understand and neccesant on the proper information.

06: To me, cancer is: a moment in my life.

07: What is the best kind of support to give/receive: Positive, caring support.

08: Who or what were your best resources for information: The Oncologist and cancer.gov

09: What has helped you the most: Family and friend support.

10: What’s your favorite tip or trick for dealing: Stay busy and/or active.

11: The thing that keeps you going is: Knowing that this is not the end, but only a step in my life.

12: What are you doing to Prepare to Live: Staying informed, staying positive, recieving help.

What additional comments, experiences or ideas would you like to share: As scary as this can seem, it is only part of your life, not an end.