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Getting so tired of dealing with cancer: Wish I could let it go

Kidney Cancer | Last Active: 6 days ago | Replies (10)
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@ronc531

I know I just have to deal with it the best that I can.

I know I don't have it worse that a lot of other people, I'm lucky I have the VA behind me and a very supportive wife and son and that's all I can ask for.

Unfortunately, I think there is a good chance I got it from being stationed at Camp Lejeune.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 12 1:30pm

@ronc531, I appreciate your honesty. Even with a supportive family around you, cancer can be isolating. It can help to talk with others like @mapleskoff @ronsale and @dbdb who get it. Your cancer center may also have a specialized social worker that you can speak to. Oncology social work is an often overlooked service offered at large cancer centers. You may find this blog post, written by the Mayo Clinc oncology social work team, helpful to learn more
- How an Oncology Social Worker Can Help https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/cancer-education-center/newsfeed-post/how-an-oncology-social-worker-can-help/

@ronc531, have you thought about talking with an oncology social worker? How are you doing today?

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Apr 12 7:13pm

@ronc531 May I tell you something, honestly, as one fellow cancer patient to another? Your experience is your experience. Please, please, please do not try to downplay it, saying, "I know I don't have it worse that a lot of other people". Yes, you have a supportive family, and the VA. You also have concerns/fears/tears, just as we all do. And it's okay to recognize that.

I have had to take the time to search for those who will let me be me. I listen to a few support groups based on my type of cancer. I have spoken to the clinical social worker at my cancer center for their words of wisdom and resources. We all get tired. Talk to your medical team and ask if you can modify your treatment plan to give you a bit of a break, even though it might be only a month or two.
Ginger

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