Health experience • Your reaction to the diagnosis • Managing symptoms such as pain and fatigue • Dealing with changes in your physical appearance • Stigma of having a cancer diagnosis • Conflict with health care providers • Treatment decisions, including goals of care and advance care planning | Reflection • Moments of your life that were most important to you • Things you might have done differently • Things you would still like to accomplish • Things you would like to share with future generations (what do you want your grandchildren to know about you?) • Fears or worries about dying • Plans for the future |
Practical issues • Financial difficulties • Having to give up or cut back from work or other important activities • Difficulties completing daily activities and household tasks • Disruptions to your life caused by cancer | Family and friends • Telling family members, friends, or co-workers about your illness • Caring for your children • Maintaining relationships with friends and family • Maintaining physical intimacy with your partner |