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Everything is normal until one day, it isn't. Learning from your doctor that you have cancer is frustrating and life-changing. But how do you handle it after hearing the news? A lot of times, it can cause anxiety and depression. Here are a few ways to cope after being diagnosed with cancer.

1. Keep your communication lines open.

A lot of people shut down after learning that they have cancer, but keeping your communication lines open is essential in this fight. Sharing your condition may not be easy, but in every health struggle, a strong support system is essential. 

For most curable cases, recovery requires a village. That means maintaining your relationship with family and friends, helping them adjust to the situation, and allowing them to help you.

At the same time, the best way to share what you are going through is to talk about it with somebody who is going through the same thing. Joining support groups will help you feel better and less alone.

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2. Maintain your lifestyle, but be open to change.

Maintaining your lifestyle before learning about your condition will help you keep up with changes. When working on these changes, keep in mind to prioritize having a healthy lifestyle. However, planning these changes alone can be a lot, so remember to take it slow when planning to change something like your diet and fitness routine. 

3. Review and keep realistic goals and priorities.

With potential treatment and recovery being on top of your list, be sure to slowly review your goals and priorities. Take a look at your calendar and free it up from unimportant activities. Remember that you also do not have to do this all right away, but take it one day at a time.

These are just a few of the many ways to cope with a cancer diagnosis. However, the most important thing to consider is to communicate well with family, friends, and fellows in support groups.