Coping With Cancer

This article provides information on talking with family, friends, children and employers about your cancer diagnosis.

This article provides information about emotions we experience when coping with cancer as well as ways to manage our feelings.

Anxiety, fear, and worry when coping with cancer are common. This article addresses symptoms of anxiety as well as coping tips, and when to seek professional help.

This article provides an overview of depression, symptoms, treatment options and recommendations for talking to your care team about your emotions, mood and coping with cancer.

This article provides tips for managing the fear and anxiety associated with the possibility of cancer recurrence (returning). Why recurrence may occur as well as steps you can take to reduce your risk of recurrence is also discussed.

Provides links to peer support and mentoring programs for patients and caregivers.

This article provides information on mental health counseling and how to find a therapist.

This article discusses the importance of talking to your kids about a cancer diagnosis and how to talk to different age children. Tips for involving your children's school supports are also discussed.

This article provides resources for parents to help their kids cope with cancer in the family.

This article summarizes changes to the body including hair loss, swelling, scars, removal of body parts, chronic pain, and fatigue resulting from a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Tips for coping with body changes are also discussed.

A diagnosis of metastatic disease brings about many questions and emotions. This article provide tips about coping with metastatic cancer and living with cancer when cure isn't possible.

This article discusses the transition to survivorship care and life after active cancer treatment. This time can bring about a range of emotions from relief and accomplishment to fear, anxiety, and guilt. Tips for monitoring your physical and emotional health after cancer are addressed.

When the fear of cancer coming back becomes reality, it can bring up many questions and emotions. In this article, we provide tips for coping and making decisions for the next steps in your care.

Pets can lessen stress, anxiety, loneliness, and depression, and can help you be more physically active. All of this can be a big support to you during cancer treatment. There are some things you will need to consider when caring for your pet(s) while getting treatment.