A diagnosis of cancer brings up many complex thoughts and feelings.  While connecting with peers can help you to feel less alone, working to understand the specific triggers, unique needs and distinct behaviors that work best for your “brand” of self-care is also an important piece of the puzzle.  Use this time to tune out the outside influence of unrealistic expectations and unnatural coping advice.  Listen closely to one of the most important voices in your cancer journey… your own.   Because this, is personal.