Coping with cancer

It’s essential to check in on your emotional wellbeing regularly, and to take note of when negative moods are starting to impact your quality of life. Your doctor will likely ask questions about your mental health, and it’s important to let them know if you’re struggling.
Understanding and discussing the cause of your distress can make it easier to find solutions and live positively with cancer.

Why not try:

Talking to your family or friends about how you’re feeling – sharing your thoughts can be a relief for feelings of stress and anxiety

Making sure you get a good night’s sleep and practice healthy sleep habits to help you wind down before going to bed (such as meditating or reading a book)

Making healthy lifestyle changes. Simple steps like improving your nutrition or being active can help you to feel more in control of your health and relieve anxiety and depression^1,2

Sources:

1. Sánchez-Torralvo, F. J. et al. Relationship between malnutrition and the presence of symptoms of anxiety and depression in hospitalized cancer patients. Supportive Care in Cancer 30, 1607–1613 (2022).
2. Misiąg, W., Piszczyk, A., Szymańska-Chabowska, A. & Chabowski, M. Physical Activity and Cancer Care—A Review. Cancers 14, (2022).