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Hopes and Fears


Having cancer or a chronic health condition can be an "unknown zone" - lots of questions that lead to both hope and fear.

Listing your hopes and fears helps you understand where you have the control to do something.

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Use this tool to understand your fears and list all the hopes that you have. You will be able to determine where you have control which provides a sense of empowerment and relief. When we feel relief often we see solutions or ways to take action. See Example.

We offer ways for you to think about your experience and take action. When you get to the "next steps" stage you may need information with determining the action to take. See the LINKS page for websites that offer resources, information and support.

Complete the form below, or download the PDF to complete the form manually.

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List your hopes. What are you hopeful for right now? For the future?

List your fears. What are you afraid of right now? For the future?

This is where you look for things you can control. What is one step you can take towards addressing the thinking you have just done? See the links page for resources on specific issues.

Dealing with the fears of dying from cancer or a chronic health condition can be overwhelming for you. Consider talking with a trained professional about your concerns. Depression is a serious mental health illness that can affect people in your situation. If you feel/see the signs or symptoms of depression, please GET HELP! Call your doctor and explain what is happening.

NOTE: After you create the tool, do not close the window. Instead, use your BACK button to return to the web site.