In the days or weeks between your diagnosis and the beginning of treatment, you may feel angry, confused, bitter, sad, or determined. Everyone responds differently and there is no right or wrong way to feel. It's important to acknowledge your feelings, talk about them to the people important to you, and give yourself the time to understand what is happening.
There are many things you can do to help you take control of your life. Eating right, getting appropriate exercise, and learning how to relax and maybe even meditate, will all help you cope better with fatigue, pain, and depression.
Unfortunately, results of treatment are not always what we hoped for. The cancer may be too advanced or aggressive, or treatment may not work for some other reason. Pain can be effectively managed but it's important to know how to describe your pain and what options are available. Times like these are difficult for everyone; grief can be very difficult to deal with. Talking about grief and death can be difficult anyone, but sometimes, this is just what friends and family need.