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How Do You Deal With Being Sick

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Danville, VA

I've never been a sick person . I just had a great immune system and didn't catch all the viruses that went around. Now I'm sitting here about to be discharged from the hospital for the second time after being admitted for neutropenia and fever. I'm weak. I must look awful because the doctors are asking if I need any equipment or services I was still trying to work full time but my job got nasty about me missing time and it's either disability or get fired. I just don't know how to be a sick… read more

December 29, 2023
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A MyLymphomaTeam Member

I'm so sorry Tamara. Take the disability if you need to, it is money to help you get through it. I hope everything works out for you.

December 31, 2023
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December 30, 2023
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

The most important thing is your well being - health. If you need to rest you, eventually you will have to rest. You are in this to win it. You beat cancer mentally.
As I first responder I would come into contact w patients frequently that were battling cancer, I would listen to their stories and see their strengths. I thought I was being supportive by telling them “ you are strong” you got this. It wasn’t until I received my first diagnosis that I realized that was a not nice thing to say. It was like a dismissal. Right now things seem up in turmoil for you. I am very sorry you are dealing w this. Believe me I can totally relate.
Cancer has a way of magnifying our lives. Our Nature is to hold on to what we feel is important to us. Coming to terms is a hard pill to swallow.
I used to get worked up over up coming scans. Like you I was healthy and always took care of myself. Then one day my baby sister said to me “why are you getting worked up over something you can’t control” ? Bottom line you are going to do whatever you got to do to beat this right? Focus on that. Cruise control.
Accepting this isn't easy, I know I can’t do it alone. With prayers, family, friends, a awesome medical team, and the people here its doable. There are resources to help. Speak w your oncologist Nurse Navigator they know resources to help.
Most importantly you must communicate your struggles. Otherwise they can’t help.
You will be in my prayer’s 🙏🏻

December 29, 2023
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

I hope you feel better soon. Re: work, is FMLA an option? Under FMLA you can't be fired for having to take off as needed.

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December 29, 2023
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Stop thinking of your self as sick. Your mindset makes all the difference. You can feel sick or you can realize it is a progression of treatment to rid yourself of or quieten the invader. Cancer, Stress and Mindset is a great book to start you in the right direction. Get plenty of rest, tackle one thing a day. Get outdoors.

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