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Coping and support
By Mayo Clinic staffEach person copes with a cancer diagnosis in his or her own way. Once the shock and fear that comes with an initial diagnosis begins to subside, you'll find ways to help you cope with the daily challenges of cancer treatment and recovery. Coping strategies that can help include:
- Find out all you can about kidney cancer. Ask your doctor for details of your diagnosis, such as what type of cancer you have and the stage of your cancer. This information can help you learn about the treatment options that are available to you. Good sources of information include the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society. Both organizations maintain Web sites and hot lines you can turn to for more information. Contact the National Cancer Institute at 800-4CANCER, or 800-422-6237, or the American Cancer Society at 800-ACS-2345, or 800-227-2345.
- Take care of yourself. Take steps to take care of your body during cancer treatment. Eat a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables, get exercise when you feel up to it, and get enough sleep so that you wake feeling rested each day.
- Gather a support network. Your friends and family are worried about your health, so let them help you when they offer. Let friends and family take care of the little, everyday tasks so that you can focus on your recovery. Running errands, preparing meals and providing transportation are all ways friends and family can help. Talking about your feelings with close friends and family also can help you relieve stress and tension.
- Take time for yourself. Set aside time for yourself each day. Time spent reading, relaxing or listening to music can help you relieve stress. Write your feelings down in a journal.
