• Why me,
• What have done to deserve this?
• Did I cause my cancer?
• Can it be cured?
• Am I going to die? How do I cope?
• What are the best treatment options?
• Will treatment hurt or make me feel bad?
• How long will treatment take?
• Will I have to stay in a hospital?
• Will I be able to keep my job?
• How much will cancer treatment cost?
There are many questions about cancer and cancer treatment, which causes fear and grieving for the patient and their families concerning the cancer problem. Even the fear of getting treatment and the cost are overwhelming of which it can set in depression problem that can compound the health issues. When one of the family members is sick, every other members are also sick because one way or the other they will be involve in the treatment. Individuals with cancer problem need some time to modify to the fact that they have cancer. They need time to ponder and deliberate about what’s most important in their lives and get support from loved ones, which is an emotionally hard time for many people. The doubt, shock, anxiety, and anger are all normal feelings, but they tend to use up a lot of mental energy. Grieving comprises many diverse feelings, actions, and expressions, all of which help the person come to terms with the difficulty. But keep in mind, grief doesn’t look the same for everyone. Grieving is painful, agonizing and it’s important that those who have suffered should be allowed to express their grief. It’s also important that they should be supported throughout the process. Each person grieves differently. The length and intensity of the emotions individuals go through differs from person to person. There are stages of grieving such as • Shock, numbness, and disbelief: the individual may feel disturbed, agitated or weak, cry, involve in aimless activities, or be preoccupied with thoughts of the situations. It is good to cry out in such situation …show more content…
They find new or different ways to live their lives to the fullest. Patient should be encouraged to learn as much as they can about your cancer and its treatment. Learning about their cancer and its treatment gives a sense of control over what’s happening. Along with your cancer care team, so many questions about cancer can be answer and also find other resources. One can at 1-800-227-2345 or visits us at www.cancer.org for more information.
• It is very good to encourage the patient to express their feelings about the situation; many people feel that expressing sadness, fear, or anger is a sign of weakness. In fact, the opposite is often true. It’s much harder to express powerful emotions than it is to try to hide them. Hiding feelings can also make it harder to find good ways to deal with it. Expressing those feelings can help one feel more in control rather than overwhelmed by emotions. It also frees up energy for all the other things one need to handle. There are many ways to express feelings such as talk with trusted friends or relatives, or keep a private journal. Some people express their feelings through music, painting, or