Cancer brings many different feelings, not only affects your body but also your mental wellbeing. The feelings of crisis created by the illness are an integral and natural part of this process. Everyone deals with their feelings in their own way.

There is no right way to relate to cancer. Your moods can vary greatly. The most usual are denial, anger, fear, anxiety, sadness, depression, guilt and loneliness. Most important is to confront your feelings and deal with them. Don’t suppress your feelings, but boldly confront them and try to handle them. It is only then that your mental recovery can start properly.

Everyone deals with their feelings in their own way. Some unload them through activity, others manage best by talking about them or then by thinking them through by themselves.

Ask for help

Cancer can trigger different powerful psychological reactions, such as anxiety and depression. if such feelings are insurmountable and you don’t have the capacity to manage, it’s important to seek professional help. Often, it may be sufficient to discuss things with a medical professional and above all with relatives or friends.

Looking after your own wellbeing helps you cope better with cancer and its treatment.