Live Each Day to the Fullest

The National Cancer Institute recommends that cancer patients try to live as normally as possible. Stay in touch with family and friends. Keep a daily routine.

Go to work if possible (even if you have to make some adjustments in your hours or responsibilities for a while).

As you decide how you want to spend each day, ask yourself these questions:

Who do I like to be with?
Who makes me laugh?
How do I want to spend my time?
What makes me feel happy?
What types of things do I enjoy the most?
What types of things do I like the least?
Is there something I want to do that I've never tried?

MAKE WORK "WORK" FOR YOU

Learn more about work-related issues that may come up during treatment.

Illness Affects Others Around You

When you are sick and being treated with INTRON® A, it affects others around you - family, friends, even coworkers. These people may be afraid or angry or sad, just like you.

If some people seem to stay away and not visit or even call, it may be that they are afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing. Often, they do not know how to deal with their fears and feelings...or yours. Try not to stay lonely and distant from others. You can learn how to talk to people about your condition and your treatment in ways that help bridge the gap. You can also read about how to reach out to others for help and support.