Hearing that you have cancer can result in a range of emotional, mental, behavioral and physical responses as a result of the anxiety that comes from hearing that you are facing a potentially life-threatening illness. Learn more about ways to adjust after a cancer diagnosis.
Read moreMindful Relationships in the Face of Cancer Part 1: The Myth of the Perfect Caregiver
Facing a cancer diagnosis is challenging for any couple. The stress of navigating a whole new world of medical appointments and a life that can feel highjacked by all that cancer requires is a lot for anyone. Then when you add to that the worries and fears about what the future may hold there is a lot of pressure on couples to adapt quickly to a “new normal”. The challenge is only compounded by the pressure to live up to “The Myth of the Perfect Caregiver”.
Read moreCancer and the Changing Relationship with your Body
Many patients feel betrayed by their bodies following a cancer diagnosis. Because cancer comes from your own cells cancer it can leave you feeling as though you are fighting with your own physical form. In addition, cancer treatments often take a toll on the body which can have ripple effects years to beyond treatment. The regular practice of mindfulness meditation can help you to process and examine your own relationship with your body. While change will not take place in one sitting, the goal is to develop and deepen and new understanding of your connection to your physical form over time.
Read moreCancer and Hair Loss: Helpful Things to know
Alopecia is the loss of all or some of your hair resulting from chemotherapy or radiatio. While most people understand that losing one’s hair would be difficult, this is an aspect of treatment that some patients find difficult to talk about. This blog shares some information about hair loss and cancer along with things that can help.
Read moreInformation Overload: Coping with a New Cancer Diagnosis
After an initial cancer diagnosis, many patients describe how disorienting a cancer diagnosis can be. Patients describe feeling out-of-control as they try to take in new information about their diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. This post offers some tips to help.
Read moreGrieving the Losses of Cancer
There are many losses that come with a cancer diagnosis. This post discusses the kinds of losses that patient’s experience and offers some suggestions on how to relate to this grief.
Read moreThe Emotional Impact of Cancer After Treatment
The fact that the full emotional impact of cancer may not show up until treatment is over is a misunderstood fact for so many patients and their families.
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