Being diagnosed with cancer is life-changing and it can be overwhelming, especially at the beginning of your journey, says licensed clinical social worker Sarah Stapleton. So Stapleton says you should be “patient with your emotions” and communicate what you need from those around you.
“Be Patient With Your Emotions”: A Social Worker’s Insights Into Handling a Cancer Diagnosis
“Be Patient With Your Emotions”: A Social Worker’s Insights Into Handling a Cancer Diagnosis
Being diagnosed with cancer is life-changing and it can be overwhelming, especially at the beginning of your journey, says licensed clinical social worker Sarah Stapleton. So Stapleton says you should be “patient with your emotions” and communicate what you need from those around you.
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