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Hi Mac,
Take heart that you are not alone. Most of us here have been there and done that. Yes anxiety and stress are very pronounced at the initial stages following diagnosis. They will wear out in good time.
OK first thing first. You have come to the right place to gain knowledge and gain confidence from our experiences.
Anxiety, fear and confusion comes from not knowing what is really happening. Your stress mainly comes from your anxiety. You solve anxiety, you solve stress.
Whilst Cancer is life threatening, it is "curable" if detected early. It is definitely very manageable.
Do see an Oncologist as soon as possible to get medical treatment. There is no one better treatment than the other. Your Oncologist is the best person to evaluate the best treatment for you. Evaluate the side effects that comes from the treatment. Look at it from the positive side. You are lucky to have an early detection. You still have a healthy and strong body to withstand most of the side effects from treatment.
Take care and good luck Mac. We are with you.
Allen Lai
