Vim & Vigor - Winter 2017 - Parrish Medical Center - 50

Marsha Richardson,
patient navigator and
director of cancer
programs at Parrish
Cancer Center, helps
a patient try on wigs
at the Cancer Care
Boutique.

Cancer
Answers
A diagnosis of the 'BIG C' can turn your
life upside down. Here are answers to
ﬁve pressing questions about treatment

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lump. A mass. A shadow on
an X-ray. Once tests reveal
you have cancer, the news
seems too shocking to
believe. While you're still reeling, you'll
face new doctors, new treatments, and a
great deal of uncertainty over what eﬀect
cancer drugs and treatments will have
on your health, career, energy, looks and
family. Here is everything you wanted to
know about cancer treatment but were
too stunned to ask.

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Can I work?

Now, more than ever, it's possible to battle this disease and
still lead a productive life. "In general, patients can work," says Marsha
Richardson, patient navigator and
director of cancer programs at Parrish
Cancer Center. But it really depends
on the type of cancer, its stage (how
far the cancer has progressed) and how
well patients feel during their treatment, she adds.
Cancer treatments have become less
harsh, thanks to an explosion of new
drugs that are more targeted and less
toxic than old-school chemotherapy.

Modern medicine also has made breakthroughs in managing the side eﬀects of
treatment, such as nausea.
If working sounds like drudgery,
by all means take some well-deserved
time oﬀ. Under the Americans with
Disabilities Act, employers must oﬀer
employees reasonable accommodations
during cancer treatment, including
shortened work hours.

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Should I exercise?

Battling cancer with chemotherapy and radiation can be
exhausting. But becoming a sofa spud
isn't the answer. Research shows that
light to moderate activity, such as a
brisk walk, may alleviate treatmentinduced fatigue. Exercise also can boost
your mood and reduce stress.
"We wouldn't recommend beginning
an exercise program for a patient who

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