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Harold Benjamin, founder of The Wellness Community, developed the PATIENT ACTIVE approach that encourages cancer patients to become active participants in their treatment teams. You should engage with your oncologist from day one, developing strategies and making all treatment decisions together.
According to The Wellness Community, cancer patients have to overcome three major stressors: loss of hope, loss of control and a sense of isolation. You should make every effort to become educated about your illness and treatment and become empowered to determine what and who you need to be part of your healing action plan.
It is vitally important that you become actively involved in planning your recovery and developing a personal approach from the start of your treatment. You need an individualized plan that addresses your own needs in all aspects of your life — body, mind and spirit.
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