In this section you can learn
more about the types of feelings that people with cancer commonly experienced
during and after treatment. We also offer suggestions for dealing with these
common feelings in healthy ways.
Coping with cancer in everyday
life:
In this guide we review how some
people facing cancer have dealt with their feelings and their individual
situations. This information comes from many people who have shared their
thoughts and feelings about coping with cancer because they believe it's
helpful to hear from others who have been "in their shoes."
Distress in people with cancer:
A certain amount of distress is
normal when you or a family member has cancer. But some people may be affected
more than others. Here we discuss some of the signs that a person may be having
trouble dealing with distress, and discuss the types of help that are
available.
Anxiety, fear and depression:
Most people face some degree of
depression, anxiety, and fear when cancer becomes part of their lives.
Coping with the loss of a loved one:
Losing a loved one can be a
painful and difficult time to cancer patient’s families and friends. In this
guide, we discuss the grieving process and offer tips that may help you cope
with your loss.
Attitudes and cancer:
Does stress cause cancer? Can keeping
a positive attitude help to treat it? To a great extent, a negative attitude
may make the patient’s condition more severe while a positive attitude can help
to relieve the adverse situation and treat it.
Coping checklist for patients and caregivers:
These checklists can help
patients and caregivers spot signs of anxiety or depression in themselves or
others, and learn about their own coping methods.
Cancer is an upsetting
experience. Worries about treatments and the future make it hard to function.
Find what to do if the stress is too much to handle.
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