Hope you’re all enjoying summer! It’s so hard to believe that July is coming to an end. My oldest son just graduated high school and we've been busy getting him ready for college. Thinking about it definitely gives me a pit in my stomach, as he’s really fun to have around!
So what will I do when I have one less child at home? One of the things I know for sure is that I will spend more time getting my message of “great health after cancer” to more and more people. I’m on a mission and I’m so glad to have you along for the ride!
The one thing I feel so strongly about is the need to close the gap between the amount of support survivors get during and after treatment. Of course it is important to address the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient when going through surgery and/or chemotherapy, but isn’t it just as important after?
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What usually happens after treatment? Nothing. Most oncologists say, “see you in a few months.”
When I talk to my clients about how it feels to be finished with treatment, the one word that comes up over and over again is unsettling. A common theme among them is the feeling of uncertainty because they are used to being under constant care of their doctors. They feel in limbo, unsure what to do next.
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Fear of recurrence is also prevalent among them. I know that I felt the exact same way. And 16 years later has it completely gone away? No, but I’ve learned to use it to move me forward, strengthen and empower me to make my health a priority.
Here are some steps to help you deal with this fear and uncertainty:
1) Develop a healthcare team. Create a community of physicians and alternative health care practitioners that cover all aspects of your health and wellbeing
2) Take fear and use it to create change. Ask yourself whom you want to be surrounded by? What is most important to you? How do you want to live your life? How can you help others?
3) Then transition fear into doing things out of love. What can you do to love and care for your body or to nurture your soul?
Looking for someone to take the confusion out of what it takes to remain healthy, vibrant and cancer-free? Please visit my website at www.revivewellness.com to get my "7 Top Tips For A Cancer Fighting Immune System".
Hayley Dubin, Cancer Recovery Coach, is the founder of reVIVE wellness. She works with women who have completed treatment for cancer and are fearful of recurrence. She helps her clients gain CONFIDENCE that they will remain cancer-free for life.