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Coping and support
By Mayo Clinic staffYou may be relieved to finally find an answer to what's been causing your signs and symptoms, but a diagnosis of a rare disease such as carcinoid syndrome can also be scary and stressful. Everyone has his or her own way of coping with a cancer diagnosis. If you aren't sure what to do next, talk with your health care team about how you feel and consider trying to:
- Find out all you can about carcinoid syndrome. Ask your doctor questions about your condition. Ask members of your health care team to recommend resources where you can get more information. The more you know about your condition, the better you're able to participate in decisions about your care.
- Talk to other people with carcinoid syndrome. Support groups for people with carcinoid syndrome put you in touch with people who have faced the same challenges you are facing. Ask your doctor about groups in your area. Carcinoid syndrome is rare, though, so you may need to connect with people outside your immediate area.
- Take care of yourself. Do what you can to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Choose healthy meals with plenty of fruits and vegetables. When you feel up to it, work light exercise into your daily routine. Cut extra stress out of your life when possible. Get plenty of sleep so that you feel rested when you wake up. Take care of your body and mind so that you're better able to stick to your cancer treatment plan.
