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Although I firmly believe that everyone should be in control of their own treatment decisions, I have observed that some people seem to seek too little treatment when they are first diagnosed and other people seek too much treatment at the end of their lives.
Marianna provides tips for people starting cancer treatments and talks about the cancer experience.
Transitioning to being a survivor is often a difficult time. Bob presents some tips for making this a smooth transition.