Inevitably, many of the relationships in your life will change after a cancer diagnosis. It’s only natural that something as huge as this will have an effect on the people you love. You might find you have a strong support network throughout your treatment but you feel quite alone at the end of it. The … More Relationships After Cancer | Cancer Tips
While you’re in hospital, the same four walls can be very, very boring. Sometimes, it’s nice to make future plans & give yourself something to look forward to – they don’t have to be big or extravagant, just organising a get-together with friends can give you a focus. Or if you’re too tired, ask someone else if … More Looking Ahead | Cancer Tips
Although there seems to be a lot of people around at times like this, it is easy to feel isolated as very few people will know how you are really feeling. Relatives & friends will inevitably worry about you. Because you’re not looking like your usual self, they may not believe you when you say you’re … More Feeling Alone | Cancer Tips
Not only does cancer affect your health, it affects your whole way of life. It is overwhelming at first – health worries, financial worries, ‘what will the rest of my life be like?’ worries! There’s so much information to take in & everything seems to be thrown into madness mode. Don’t panic. There are lots … More The Overwhelming ‘Big C’ | Cancer Tips
Your appearance can change dramatically while you are going through treatment. It can be a shock when you look in the mirror & see a version of you that you’re not used to – but it can be a perfect excuse to experiment with all kinds of looks! The most obvious effect of chemotherapy is … More Changes in your Appearance | Cancer Tips
The end of treatment can be such a positive, happy time. But it can be nerve-wracking too & that shouldn’t be ignored. Just because you may look physically better than you did while on treatment, people may believe you’re feeling better mentally too. This is not always the case and you should certainly not be ashamed … More Dealing with Post-Cancer Anxiety | Cancer Tips
It’s natural to be anxious when your world is suddenly shaken up by a cancer diagnosis and your future looks uncertain. To calm anxiety upon diagnosis: While there is usually SO much information to take in at first, it is worth writing down as much as you can remember from the first meeting. Keep a … More Dealing with Anxiety During Cancer Treatment | Cancer Tips
When you’ve had cancer, it seems as though anything that comes afterwards couldn’t possibly compare. I mean, you’ve had cancer. It’s a huge thing to overcome & after you’ve been through all the treatment and the operations, you don’t think you could ever feel worse in your life. At the time, you somehow find the strength to carry … More ‘I Shouldn’t Complain…’ – Why You Shouldn’t Worry About Complaining to a Cancer Survivor
First and foremost, your health is the priority here. Try not to stress out about taking time off work, school or college – a lot of your energy needs to go into getting better. If you’re still studying, there will be time to catch up on your work at a later date. Sometimes, people are … More Education and Work | Cancer Tips
One of my main difficulties in hospital was eating. I absolutely LOVE food but when my chemo started, anything even remotely edible seemed like my worst enemy. This was because of two reasons: 1) Most of the time, I felt sick & the thought of eating made me want to puke… 2) …and if I … More Eating On Chemo | Cancer Tips
