The word cancer by itself in verbal conversation can strike terror in the hearts of those talking. If someone has never been given a cancer diagnosis, they may not understand how truly devastating it can be. No matter whether the cancer is a death sentence or is treatable, a cancer diagnoses means making serious life changes. The intent of this article is to help you go through those changes with less turbulence and more balance.

If you have cancer, you need to get enough exercise. Exercise increases blood flow to all parts of the body. Increased blood flow will help the treatment medication travel through the body more easily.

Quitting Smoking

When you are diagnosed with cancer, quitting smoking should be high on your agenda. Some people think that because they have already been diagnosed with cancer, they can’t be saved, and thus quitting smoking would be pointless. However, cigarettes …