Emotional Intelligence Report |NasoPharyngeal Carcinoma

Surface Behaviors

S. No. Behavior Content
1 Being informed about the long and tough road ahead Link Content
2 Diagnosis in October 2022 Link Content
3 Shedding a tear after diagnosis Link Content
4 Apologizing for the length of the post Link Content
5 Attending cancer support groups Link Content
6 Being bedridden for the majority of the treatment period Link Content
7 Being hospitalized for more than 30 days Link Content
8 Being the primary caregiver and household manager Link Content
9 Considering different treatment options Link Content
10 Constantly blowing nose and experiencing difficulty breathing Link Content
11 Continuing to work during radiation treatment Link Content
12 Crying and expressing emotions Link Content
13 Dealing with dental complications and decayed teeth Link Content
14 Devastated and shocked by the diagnosis Link Content
15 Diagnosed with throat cancer Link Content
16 Documenting cancer journey Link Content
17 Dry eyes and limited tear production Link Content
18 Emotional distress Link Content
19 Emphasizing the importance of staying positive and level-headed Link Content
20 Encouraging oneself to be strong Link Content
21 Engagement with various organizations and hobbies Link Content
22 Expecting to receive detailed statistics from the doctor Link Content
23 Experiencing difficulty eating due to reduced saliva production Link Content
24 Experiencing intense treatment with side effects Link Content
25 Experiencing nasal regurgitation while swallowing Link Content
26 Experiencing physical changes due to treatment Link Content
27 Experiencing physical symptoms and side effects Link Content
28 Facing societal stigma and discrimination as a cancer survivor Link Content
29 Fatigue and anemia Link Content
30 Feeling comfortable by asking questions Link Content
31 Feeling comforted by asking questions and being informed Link Content
32 Feeling overwhelmed with tasks and responsibilities Link Content
33 Feeling sad and shocked after diagnosis Link Content
34 Feeling uncertain and anxious about the future Link Content
35 Financial burden Link Content
36 Finding comfort and support from family members Link Content
37 Going to war with cancer Link Content
38 Having a busy daily schedule Link Content
39 Having a tumor behind the right eye and in front of the brain Link Content
40 Having excess mucous and sputum production Link Content
41 Having high expectations for positive outcomes Link Content
42 Hearing problems and ear infections Link Content
43 Hospital visits Link Content
44 Importance of staying positive and level-headed Link Content
45 Lack of vaccination due to fear of cancer recurrence Link Content
46 Lifestyle changes Link Content
47 Living in a third world country with limited access to proper diagnosis Link Content
48 Living with cancer for a year before diagnosis Link Content
49 Losing hair, ability to speak, smell, taste, and talk Link Content
50 Medication adjustments Link Content
51 Multiple medical diagnoses and treatments Link Content
52 Multiple surgeries for cancer Link Content
53 Need for proper nutrition during treatment Link Content
54 Participating in cancer survivor activities Link Content
55 Physical limitations Link Content
56 Providing insight to others going through similar experiences Link Content
57 Psychological impact, including lack of hope, temper, anxiety, and depression Link Content
58 Receiving a cancer diagnosis Link Content
59 Receiving treatment at Bruno Cancer Center Link Content
60 Recent cancer survivor Link Content
61 Recognizing the damage caused by radiation treatment Link Content
62 Recovering taste buds after approximately 4 years Link Content
63 Regular medical appointments and treatments Link Content
64 Researching and gathering information about the diagnosis and treatment Link Content
65 Running a small art and design business Link Content
66 Seeking information about the disease Link Content
67 Seeking medical advice for unbearable pain Link Content
68 Seeking online opinions and information Link Content
69 Seeking reassurance from the doctor Link Content
70 Seeking second and third opinions Link Content
71 Seeking support from SPOHNC (Support for People with Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer) Link Content
72 Seeking treatment at a specialized cancer hospital Link Content
73 Segmenting post for easy navigation Link Content
74 Sharing cancer experience with others Link Content
75 Social isolation Link Content
76 Spending time on the internet and joining chat groups Link Content
77 Spending time on the internet and joining chat groups for support Link Content
78 Suffering from 2nd and 3rd-degree burns Link Content
79 Symptoms worsen Link Content
80 Taking care of a 95-year-old father Link Content
81 Treatment side effects Link Content
82 Turning 28 next month Link Content
83 Undergoing chemotherapy Link Content
84 Undergoing radiation sessions Link Content
85 Upset about severity of dry mouth Link Content
86 Upset about the severity of dry mouth Link Content
87 Wanting to learn about treatment options and side effects Link Content
88 Working during Radiation Treatment Link Content
89 Working full-time as a paralegal despite the disease Link Content
90 Working with speech and swallowing therapists Link Content

Vulnerable Moments Show All

  1. Feeling exposed and fearful after hearing the "C" word
  2. Adjusting to a new sense of identity as a cancer survivor
  3. Adjusting to life as a cancer survivor
  4. Balancing the expectations and perceptions of others
  5. Caregiver stress
  6. Contemplating how to share the diagnosis with loved ones
  7. Contemplating the potential side effects of treatment
  8. Coping with physical and emotional changes during treatment
  9. Coping with the impact of cancer on relationships and social interactions
  10. Coping with the possibility of a negative surgical outcome
  11. Coping with the psychological toll of cancer and its treatment
  12. Dealing with potential side effects of radiation and chemotherapy
  13. Dealing with societal stigma and discrimination
  14. Dealing with the emotional and physical challenges of treatment
  15. Dealing with the emotional impact of cancer recurrence
  16. Dealing with the emotional impact of the diagnosis
  17. Dealing with the pressure to prove oneself and defy societal expectations
  18. Dealing with the severity of dry mouth
  19. Desiring clear and accurate information from the doctor
  20. Diagnosis
  21. Disease progression
  22. Driving home alone after receiving the diagnosis
  23. Experiencing fear and uncertainty about survival
  24. Experiencing fear and uncertainty about the future
  25. Experiencing fear and uncertainty about the outcome of surgeries and treatments

Choice Points Show All

  1. Accepting and appreciating the support from family and friends
  2. Accepting the damage caused by radiation treatment
  3. Acknowledging and accepting the potential damage caused by radiation treatment
  4. Choosing between different healthcare providers
  5. Choosing between different treatment options
  6. Choosing how to navigate societal stigma and discrimination
  7. Choosing to actively participate in treatment decisions and ask questions
  8. Choosing to advocate for oneself and challenge societal misconceptions
  9. Choosing to apologize for the length of the post
  10. Choosing to engage with speech and swallowing therapists
  11. Choosing to maintain a sense of humor and resilience throughout the journey
  12. Choosing to provide insight and support to others going through similar experiences
  13. Choosing to seek information and educate oneself about the disease
  14. Choosing to seek medical help for swallowing difficulties
  15. Choosing to seek psychological support and therapy
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