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Living with Cancer (Asia)

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Being diagnosed with cancer is an emotionally challenging experience. Some people describe themselves as feeling 'numb'. Others may feel sorrow, fear, anger, or even guilt if they believe their illness was caused by smoking or poor lifestyle choices.

Learning about their condition can help patients have more control over the healing process. Cancer treatment has become sophisticated and complex and there are often several possible courses of action, so an informed patient is an essential participant in the decision-making process.

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