Coping with the Diagnosis Part 2

Make sure you listen to Coping with the Diagnosis Part 1!  Part 2 discusses the following about Pediatric Cancer: 

 

• Going to the appointment
• Discussing your options with your decision making partner/spouse/significant other/other adult.  
• Trust but verify by researching 

 

What to take to appointment:

• take a notebook to take notes
• Record on your phone

 

Be gentle with yourself and take help when offered

-You may not not what help you need until a little after the diagnosis 

-It’s okay to say, “I don’t know, can I get back to you”

-Talk to your social worker to find the resources that are available to you

-Food trains!   They are SUPER helpful!

 

Learning to take it one day at a time

Allow yourself to feel those emotions 

Give your best, not perfect. 

 

Discusses the Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs for cancer families. 

• Psychological Needs
• Safety Needs
• Love and Belonging
• Esteem
• Self-Actualization

I reference the article I wrote about being ghosted. To read that, go to https://www.familychemotherapy.com/post/ghosted

Make sure to check out the website! 

www.familychemotherapy.com

 

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