My treatments for cancer aren't always easy. More and more, I am thinking...
We’ve all heard the saying, “We are what we eat.” No one disputes that since it’s apparent the food we put into our mouths replenishes cells and becomes our physical bodies. Less commonly heard is, “We...
View ArticleHow can a cancer survivor deal with fear of recurrence?
Fear of recurrence is very common and understandable in the context of your recent cancer experience. There are several ways in which you can manage this anxiety in order to live a full and meaningful...
View ArticleHow do you find "joy" in life when faced with your partner's serious cancer...
Finding joy in life amidst turmoil is not easy. The biggest question you have to ask yourself is how helpful and supportive are you going to be to your partner if you are not taking care of yourself as...
View ArticleI will have a new MRI this week and find out if the cancer treatment did what...
Anxiety about recurrence is a natural and common part of cancer survivorship, but it does not have to take over your life. There are strategies you can use to manage and minimize your worries so that...
View ArticleI'm a 71-year-old male just diagnosed with cancer and a heart transplant...
Everyone reacts differently to chemotherapy treatments; it is not unusual to feel the way you did after your first treatment. As to what other side effects you may experience going forward, it is hard...
View ArticleI've just started treatment for breast cancer and I need to talk about my...
It’s often frustrating to hear our loved ones tell us that everything will be okay and to just think positively. It can feel dismissive and uncaring. However, our friends and family often do not intend...
View ArticleI'm a cancer survivor and am wondering if I should seek counseling now that...
The decision to pursue counseling is always very personal. As a post-treatment cancer survivor, you may be dealing with concerns that are different than those you had at the time of your initial...
View ArticleOne of the toughest times I have is when I go to bed at night. After I turn...
Anxiety is very common among cancer patients. For some it occurs when they wake up, and for others, as they try to go to sleep. You mention three concerns which trigger anxiety as you’re trying to fall...
View ArticleSince I've been diagnosed, I've been anxious and sometimes feel overwhelmed...
Anxiety is a natural emotional experience for eveyone. When someone has to cope with a cancer diagnosis, anxiety (or worry) can increase, intruding on an individual’s ability to regain a sense of calm,...
View ArticleI'm in remission after having chemotherapy and radiation for small cell lung...
The shortness of breath, or dyspnea, you are experiencing can be uncomfortable and frightening. The more you struggle for air, the harder your lungs work to get oxygen, and the more distressed you...
View ArticleI was diagnosed a few years ago with ovarian cancer and have finished my...
After a diagnosis of ovarian cancer, a woman can feel vulnerable and experience a lot of uncertainty. The emotional, social and physical experience of having ovarian cancer can be overwhelming and...
View ArticleI was just diagnosed with breast cancer on my right breast and abnormal cells...
Hearing that you have cancer is very scary, and it is natural to have anxiety, specifically anticipatory anxiety. Anticipatory anxiety is increased anxiety to a scary situation you are about to...
View ArticleI am a newly diagnosed cancer patient. Needless to say, I'm on an emotional...
I’m sorry that you are under so much stress and dealing with so much. It is perfectly understandable that you would have a lot of anxiety around these important issues. Because the mind and body are so...
View ArticleMy aunt was diagnosed with cancer a few weeks ago and she's scared, anxious...
First of all, I commend you for stepping up to help your aunt. The more supports in place for her, the better. That being said, it is also important that she can share her feelings and be understood....
View ArticleMy wife got back her biopsy and has her surgeon visit scheduled for the 22nd....
It is a natural reaction to feel scared, especially with a cancer diagnosis. It is admirable that you want to be strong for your wife and give her the support she needs, but what about the support you...
View ArticleHow do I deal with the anxiety of showing your body to your husband after...
Coping with the loss of breasts is a very challenging experience for many women who go through mastectomy surgery, especially when the breasts are considered a source of confidence or a sense of...
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