About problems you may have and how much the doctor tells you about your cancer. You have a right to hear as much or as little information as you wish. Get help if you need it. Ask your nurse or the social worker at your hospital about homemaker services, home health services, seminars and classes, rides to the hospital, and other community aid. Find out how to use special tools to over come disability or discomfort.
Mechanical aids can replace many lost functions.
Talk to your rehabilitation professional. Learn from others who have the same problem. Ask your local cancer support organization, social worker, or doctor's office staff to put you in touch with other survivors. They can give you practical tips to make your new situation easier. Find ways to meet your needs for intimacy.