Denial
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People often have trouble believing or accepting the fact that they or their loved ones have cancer. For many, this is a defence mechanism to cope with the shocking revelation of their diagnosis.
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I believe
FOUNDATION
What Inspired Us
When the lives of loved ones are affected by cancer, they often experience a range of emotions from turmoil, denial, anger,
fear and anxiety and often believe they are alone and that they cannot get through it. The We Care campaign was created to show that they are not alone and that We Care.
The pledge is in honour and rememberance of those lost to cancer, in support of those who have been diagnosed with cancer and rejoicing with those who have beaten cancer.
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By accepting the challenge you become part of the Family that Cares.
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When loved ones are diagnosed with cancer they often experience a range of emotions:
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Turmoil
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Their lives are often thrown into disarray
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They are suddenly faced with the uncertainty of whether or not they will survive the diagnosis and treatment.
Their normal routine is disrupted by doctor visits and treatments.
People use medical terms they do not always understand.
They feel they can no longer do the things they enjoy.
They feel helpless and lonely.
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Denial
People often have trouble believing or accepting the fact that they or their loved ones have cancer.
For many, this is a defence mechanism to cope with the shocking revelation of their diagnosis.
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Fear & Anxiety
A cancer diagnosis is frightening and often gives rise to worries about:
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Experiencing pain, either from the cancer or the treatment
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Feeling sick or looking different as a result of the treatment
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Being unable to take care of family
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Not being able to pay medical accounts
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Becoming unemployed
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Dying
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Anger
It is not unusual for people to ask, "Why me?" and become angry at the cancer.
They may also feel anger or resentment towards their healthcare providers, their healthy friends and their loved ones.
If religious, they may even feel angry with God.
Such anger usually stems from feelings of fear, panic, frustration, anxiety, helplessness and despair.
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The campaign challenge is all about promoting an active, healthy lifestyle, with an emphasis on the importance of
caring, supporting and reaffirming those who are affected by cancer that they are not alone, and they can get through it.
They just need to believe.