Last month, we covered some of the most commonly experienced emotions associated with receiving and living with a cancer diagnosis. Now, as part two, let’s go over some methods to get through those emotions. Express Your Emotions Don’t bottle up your emotions. It is important...
Cancer affects your mental health by stirring up a wide range of emotions within yourself, many of which you may not be used to dealing with. At any stage after receiving a cancer diagnosis, you might experience times of distress, most commonly experienced as a combination of disbelief, fear,...
It’s the holidays. There are expectations across the world regarding traveling and giving others your time and energy. All relationships and situations have boundaries. Necessary in all relationships, boundaries ensure that both people involved are respectful and appropriate. Following...
A cancer diagnosis impacts more than just the patient. Family, friends, and loved ones in the life of the diagnosed individual are affected as well. Many cancer survivors find that one obstacle they face to a smooth transition into and out of treatment is how loved ones react to their situation....