Many of us will be affected by cancer in our lifetime, either directly or it may be somebody we know and love. Sometimes the path ahead can be very much uncertain. With any such diagnosis, mental health concerns can become a real factor for patients and their families.
Often patients in cancer treatment can struggle with depressed mood and anxiety. This post is to raise awareness of the help and support available for those affected by such diseases.
Patients and families expressed shock, dismay, anxiety, depression, apathy, difficulty concentrating, anger and social dysfunction. If you’ve been through this, it may help to know you’re not alone in feeling this way.
We are sharing the following page on one such rare yet deadly lung cancer, mesothelioma, to raise the importance of mental health, and hopefully encourage those who need it to treat their mind and body.