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it's not unusual to feel concerned

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about your health and to worry about

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your cancer coming back , especially

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during the first year after your

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treatment . This is one of the most

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common fears people have after cancer

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treatment , causing many patients to

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lose sleep and experienced depression

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or a sense of despair . Major spencer .

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Can you give us some tips on dealing

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with these concerns ? Of course . Dr

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Patel . It's important to be aware of

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your emotional health and to seek help

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when necessary . You may find it

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helpful to talk openly with friends and

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family . Your provider can also refer

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you to a support group or counselor .

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Other patients find that the time after

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treatment is hopeful and filled with a

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sense of accomplishment , Living one

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day at a time and making the most of

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each day are positive reactions to what

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is often a difficult time over time .

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Most survivors will think about their

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cancer less often , although some

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events can cause the worry and concern

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to reassert themselves , follow up

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visits , symptoms that seem similar to

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the original symptoms of the illness of

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a family member or the anniversary of

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the date of diagnosis or surgery can

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trigger concern again . Sharing your

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feelings and concerns with others . Can

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help you get through the difficult

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times . Getting counseling or joining a

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support group can offer a safe

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environment where you can discuss your

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fears and get help in maintaining your

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emotional health . Remember to be

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diligent about your follow up visits

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and take care of yourself physically

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and emotionally . Mm .