Cancer--Coping with Cancer Information and Side Effects
There are many local organizations that offer a variety of practical and support services to people with cancer. Support can take the form of support groups, counseling, advice, financial assistance, transportation to and from treatment, or information about cancer. Neighborhood organizations, local health care providers, or area hospitals are a good place to start looking. While some people are reluctant to seek counseling, studies show that having someone to talk to reduces stress and helps people both mentally and physically. Counseling can also provide emotional support to cancer patients and help them better understand their illness. Different types of counseling include individual, group, family, self-help (sometimes called peer counseling), bereavement, patient-to-patient, and sexuality.
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Depression and Cancer
... Symptoms of Depression Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activitie...
Source: National Institute of Mental Health
Hypercalcemia ... This patient summary on hypercalcemia is adapted from the PDQ summary written for health professionals by cancer experts. This and other credible information about cancer treatment, screening, prevent...
Source: National Cancer Institute
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- Advance Directives
... More than ever before, people with cancer and their families are being asked to take part in decisions about end-of-life care. Yet, most people still do not discuss end-of-life care at all, even if th... - Cómo encontrar recursos en su comunidad si usted tiene cáncer
... No importa donde viva, si usted tiene cáncer o está recibiendo tratamiento para el cáncer, hay lugares en su comunidad a los que puede acudir para recibir ayuda. Existen muchas organizaciones a lo lar... - Depression and Cancer
... Symptoms of Depression Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activitie... - El equipo de atención médica: el médico es sólo el principio
... Hacer frente al cáncer no es una cosa fácil. Los efectos físicos de la enfermedad y del tratamiento pueden ser bastante duros, y el impacto emocional y psicológico de tener cáncer puede ser igualmente... - End-of-Life Care: Questions and Answers
... When a patient's health care team determines that the cancer can no longer be controlled, medical testing and cancer treatment often stop. But the patient's care continues. The care focuses on... - Financial Assistance for Cancer Care
... Cancer imposes heavy economic burdens on both patients and their families. For many people, a portion of medical expenses is paid by their health insurance plan. For individuals who do not have health... - Follow-up Care: Questions and Answers
... It is natural for anyone who has completed cancer treatment to be concerned about what the future holds. Many people are concerned about the way they look and feel, and about whether the cancer will r... - How To Find Resources in Your Own Community If You Have Cancer
... If you have cancer or are undergoing cancer treatment, there are places in your community to turn to for help. There are many local organizations throughout the country that offer a variety of practic... - Hypercalcemia
... This patient summary on hypercalcemia is adapted from the PDQ summary written for health professionals by cancer experts. This and other credible information about cancer treatment, screening, prevent...
Resources
- Adaptación normal, alteración psicosocial y trastornos de adaptación (National Cancer Institute)
- Advance Directives