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What to Do When Facing an "Incurable" Disease Diagnosis

A guest article by Cheryl Conklin wellnesscentral.info

Being diagnosed with an incurable disease like cancer, heart disease, or Alzheimer’s can be a difficult and overwhelming experience. From handling the emotional aspects of the diagnosis to ensuring you have access to the best care, you have plenty of factors to address. Healing Cancer Naturally provides some simple steps you can take if you’ve been newly diagnosed with an "incurable" disease:

First of all: make sure you really do have cancer, see: Cancer overdiagnosis and overtreatment: misdiagnoses abound.

Accept Your Emotions

It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed and scared when facing a challenging medical diagnosis. Try to accept these emotions and make space for them as you move forward on your journey..

Many resources are available for those facing a serious illness, including support groups, online communities, and mental health professionals who specialize in helping people cope with life-threatening diagnoses. Reach out for help the moment you realize you need it.

Find a Doctor You Trust

When it comes to managing your condition, it’s essential to find a doctor or healthcare team that understands your needs. Look for specialists who have experience in treating your specific diagnosis and a good reputation among their peers and patients. Ideally, you’ll find someone who has treated other patients with similar conditions so that they can provide insight on how best to manage your symptoms.

Understand Your Treatment Options

The importance of understanding all of your available treatment options cannot be overstated. Take time to research treatments online to gather information, but only heed advice from credible sources. Talk with your doctor about medication, clinical trials, lifestyle changes, alternative therapies, and other options. The best approach is for you and your doctor to develop a treatment plan together. The following are some of the most important questions you may wish to ask:

After a cancer diagnosis & before choosing any conventional treatment — chemo, radiation, surgery — ask your oncologist two basic questions.

Consider a Move

If your current home doesn’t help with your symptoms, you might consider moving to a different home. Of course, finding a new place when you have an incurable disease can be challenging. Most agreements have long-term obligations, and your symptoms can change without warning. That’s why it’s essential to ensure your needs are met from the start.

When searching for a new abode, look for as much flexibility as possible in contract terms so you’re not locked into something that may not work for you in the future. Many rental agreements now feature short-term leases, so research your options to potentially save yourself the hassle and heartache down the road.

Further, thoroughly evaluate any potential homes before signing; make sure any home you consider is clean and free of allergens that could exacerbate your illness symptoms. And if you plan to purchase a home, start saving for a down payment as soon as possible. The more you put down, the better terms you’ll get on your mortgage.

Research Financial Resources

Depending on the types of treatments required for managing your condition, there may be financial assistance available from various organizations or government programs. It’s important to look into these resources early on so that, if necessary, they can help offset some of the costs associated with ongoing care or medication expenses.

Additionally, many states offer assistance programs specifically designed for individuals living with serious illnesses or disabilities. These could provide valuable financial support, depending on your individual circumstances.

Finally, ensure you’re accessing all the insurance benefits available. This is especially important if you work as a freelancer. These days, you cannot be denied coverage for an existing condition, but you’ll want to thoroughly research different policies if you need to buy health insurance. Many freelancers hop onto their partners' employer-provided health plans. But if that’s not available, look through the marketplace or the Freelancers Union for an affordable policy.

Summary

An incurable disease diagnosis is undoubtedly a difficult experience, both emotionally and physically. But you can take steps now to help make managing your new reality easier in the long term. Cover all your bases now so that you have peace of mind knowing that whatever lies ahead, proper measures have been taken. Heeding the advice above will get you off to an excellent start, but keep learning as much as possible about your condition and finding other ways to improve your quality of life.

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