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Learn how to deal with your emotions and manage the emotional effects of cancer, including anger, fear, stress, and depression.
A fact sheet that describes how the body responds to stress and summarizes studies examining the relationship between chronic stress and cancer. It includes information about the possible effects of chronic stress on people with cancer, and how people with cancer can learn to cope with stress.
The impact of cancer and its treatment is undeniably stressful. And although many people recover well, about 25% of cancer survivors have persistent problems, including anxiety, depression, and other psychological and social (psychosocial) distress.
Side effects are problems that occur when cancer treatment affects healthy tissues or organs. Learn about side effects caused by cancer treatment. Know what signs and symptoms to call your doctor about.
Information for patients, families, and caregivers on how to cope with cancer by managing emotional and lifestyle effects of the disease, treatment, and life after treatment.
Information to help young people find emotional and psychological support after a cancer diagnosis and during cancer treatment. Includes advice on talking with mental health experts, recognizing signs of depression, and finding support groups.
Many cancer survivors experience distress and anxiety long after completing treatment. Researchers are exploring ways to support the psychological and emotional needs of a diverse range of cancer survivors and how to tailor existing approaches to meet the needs of specific individuals or groups.
Anxiety and distress are some of the many different emotions that patients may experience throughout their cancer illness, treatment, and beyond. Get detailed information about emotional and psychological distress, anxiety, and coping skills in this expert-reviewed information summary.
The physical and emotional effects of cancer and its treatment may be very different from person to person. Palliative care can address a broad range of issues, integrating an individual’s specific needs into care.
Late effects of cancer treatment can cause serious, disabling, and life-threatening chronic health conditions that adversely affect the health of aging childhood cancer survivors.