How An Online Cancer Magazine Can Help Both Patients And Their Families
By Sally Delacruz
When somebody is diagnosed with a dread disease it is not just the patient that is affected. Everyone around the newly diagnosed patient is affected in some manner. Patients need time to come to terms with the disease and most people experience all the classical phases of shock, anger, denial, depression and, eventually, acceptance. Experts agree that knowledge is one of the best weapons. Patients and their families should therefore learn as much as they can about the disease, for example by subscribing to an online cancer magazine.
It is important to stay abreast of research advances and alternative treatment options. This can only be done by making an effort to study the disease in question and to learn as much as possible. In this way patients can interact with their doctors intelligently and they can make informed decisions. It is also vital to understand that being diagnosed with a dread disease is no longer a death sentence.
It is understandable that so many diagnosed patients feel helpless and scared. The only way in which to overcome such negative and destructive emotions is through knowledge. Many studies have shown that patients that have a positive attitude are more likely to benefit from treatment. Informed patients are better able to prepare themselves emotionally and physically than those who refuse to accept facts.
Diagnosed patients need support and while many families rally round a sick loved one they often fail to understand exactly how the patient is feeling or why he is reacting the way he does. Many web based sites can put patients in touch with others that suffer from the same disease. They can provide one another with valuable advice, support and encouragement. They can also help each other to deal with negative emotions.
Another way in which these publications have proven to be helpful is by providing practical advice on matters such as diet, regular exercise and how to cope with the side effects of treatment. Many patients need to make changes to their lifestyles by quitting smoking, for example. Some sites offer practical advice, ongoing support and even structured programs to help their members to live healthier lives.
There are an astonishing number of sites aiming to provide information and support to cancer patients. Nobody can subscribe to a large number of sites in a meaningful manner. It is therefore necessary to search for a site that bases its information on credible sources and that communicate with its members on a regular basis. It may be helpful to join a few sites and to narrow them down over time.
It is unfortunate that there are also a large number of sites that claim to be custodians of miraculous treatment options. Many of these sites will only reveal their secrets once a fee is paid. Medical experts warn that patients can place themselves in grave danger if they opt for untried and possibly harmful treatments. Many patients actually believe the promises made by such sites, often because they are desperate.
Being diagnosed with a dread disease is a tremendous shock. However, scientific advances have ensured that patients now have many more options than before. With proper support and with the latest treatment many patients can continue to live productive lives.
It is important to stay abreast of research advances and alternative treatment options. This can only be done by making an effort to study the disease in question and to learn as much as possible. In this way patients can interact with their doctors intelligently and they can make informed decisions. It is also vital to understand that being diagnosed with a dread disease is no longer a death sentence.
It is understandable that so many diagnosed patients feel helpless and scared. The only way in which to overcome such negative and destructive emotions is through knowledge. Many studies have shown that patients that have a positive attitude are more likely to benefit from treatment. Informed patients are better able to prepare themselves emotionally and physically than those who refuse to accept facts.
Diagnosed patients need support and while many families rally round a sick loved one they often fail to understand exactly how the patient is feeling or why he is reacting the way he does. Many web based sites can put patients in touch with others that suffer from the same disease. They can provide one another with valuable advice, support and encouragement. They can also help each other to deal with negative emotions.
Another way in which these publications have proven to be helpful is by providing practical advice on matters such as diet, regular exercise and how to cope with the side effects of treatment. Many patients need to make changes to their lifestyles by quitting smoking, for example. Some sites offer practical advice, ongoing support and even structured programs to help their members to live healthier lives.
There are an astonishing number of sites aiming to provide information and support to cancer patients. Nobody can subscribe to a large number of sites in a meaningful manner. It is therefore necessary to search for a site that bases its information on credible sources and that communicate with its members on a regular basis. It may be helpful to join a few sites and to narrow them down over time.
It is unfortunate that there are also a large number of sites that claim to be custodians of miraculous treatment options. Many of these sites will only reveal their secrets once a fee is paid. Medical experts warn that patients can place themselves in grave danger if they opt for untried and possibly harmful treatments. Many patients actually believe the promises made by such sites, often because they are desperate.
Being diagnosed with a dread disease is a tremendous shock. However, scientific advances have ensured that patients now have many more options than before. With proper support and with the latest treatment many patients can continue to live productive lives.
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