'Your appearance changed because you were battling cancer. Your scars showed how hard you worked and are reminders of your efforts to stay well.'
As anyone who goes through cancer knows, the significant physical changes that come with treatment – whether it be hair loss, dramatic weight changes , surgical scars, or amputations – can cause people to stop and give you The Look. The Look is not just eye contact, or a quick scan head to toe, but a facial expression that shows surprise at the change in appearance or concern for your health – or, worst of all, pity.
Why do we need to talk about The Look people with cancer get while they are out in public? Mostly because The Look comes with a psychological toll that can be exhausting, and in some cases, can keep patients from going out in public during treatment. Many people don’t want to share their medical stories with the world, but being bald, losing your eyebrows, having visible scars, amputations or weight changes puts your medical story on display for the world to see.
So should you stay home to avoid The Looks? Absolutely not! Social isolation is problematic on many levels. Staying home usually means sitting on the couch, which only worsening fatigue during cancer treatment. Passive entertainment with TV or boring video games only dampens your thinking skills which worsens chemo brain. Talking with people, navigating social situations, is actually good exercise for your brain.
If going out in public was a major challenge even before cancer, talk to your oncology team about a referral to a mental health specialist to explore whether you may have
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Cancer survivor's touchdown catch for Tennessee Titans'I have been through a lot, and it has been a long journey to get here. Even with all of that, to go out there and score a touchdown, it is crazy. That was amazing. It was epic.'
Consulte Mais informação »
Rod Stewart Reveals Secret Battle with Prostate CancerRod Stewart revealed that he has waged a secret battle with prostate cancer for years.
Consulte Mais informação »
Man who survived cancer twice wins $4.6M lottery jackpotStu MacDonald purchases a megabucks ticket once a week and usually, his wife Claudia tells him to 'get the winning ticket,' but the one day she forgot, he wound up with a prize worth $4.6 million. MacDonald bought his tickets on Sept. 7 from Ashley's Cafe in Bend, Oregon, according to
Consulte Mais informação »
Stars and Chefs Help L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Raise $1.2 Million to Fight Childhood CancerThe 10th annual L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Stand benefit jointed a clutch of stars and more than 100 chefs and wineries to help fight childhood cancer on Saturday at UCLA. Each year, personal…
Consulte Mais informação »
American cancer survivor swims the English channel four times non-stop'I've been waiting for this swim for over two years now and have fought so hard to get here,' wrote Sara Thomas on Facebook before setting off.
Consulte Mais informação »
Cancer survivor becomes first person to swim English Channel four times non-stopAn American cancer survivor has become the first person to swim across the English Channel four times non-stop.
Consulte Mais informação »