Posted in: Cancer by Dr. Tarang Krishna Posted Date: 12 Jun, 2019
It is normal to feel sad, depressed, scared, and angry when one is diagnosed with cancer. When you began your cancer treatment, you couldn’t wait for the day you would finish. But after completing the treatment, you may not be mentally ready for life after treatment as a cancer survivor. It is important to know that survivorship comes with a psychological price. Here’s a quick look at some important things cancer survivors should know about their mental health:
Fear of Recurrence
Cancer survivors often witness the fear of recurrence. You might think every ache or pain is a sign of cancer recurring. Follow-up visits or sounds they associate with treatment can trigger anxiety and fear. But coping with your fear by being honest with yourself can make these fears eventually fade away. Ask your doctor about what you can do to reduce your chance of a cancer recurrence.
Patience is the Key
Cancer patients may be relieved after cancer treatment is finished but may worry about life after cancer. You may take time before you resume to the exact same routine at home or work. You may depend on other people for help more than you are used to and worry about money and cancer coming back. If you experience such things, be patient about getting back to feeling normal.
Be Open About Your Fear
Express your concerns to your friends, family, other cancer survivors, and your doctor or a counselor. If you're uncomfortable with the idea of discussing your fears, try recording your thoughts in a journal. You may also find that support groups for cancer survivors can be helpful places where you can talk to other people with similar experiences.
Do Something About it
Talk to your health care team about how you feel mentally and physically before, during, and after treatment. You can talk to experts who can find out ways to adjust as mental problems can get worse if ignored. You can get out of the house and find activities that will take your mind off your fears.
Chemo Brain Is a Thing
Chemo brain’ is a thing. It describes the problems with thinking which occurs as a result of taking chemotherapy as treatment. Emotional and mental health problems that survivors may face such as depression, anxiety, stress, and trouble sleeping can all contribute to this and make thinking and learning harder. You may face some difficulty learning new facts or skills, concentrating, or remembering things during and after treatment.
About The Author
Dr. Tarang Krishna
Dr. Tarang Krishna, Director at Cancer Healer Center, is the perfect epitome of perseverance and dedication.
He has an impressive educational background to his credit. He completed his under-graduation in Medicine and Surgery from Pune, India and did his MD (Hom) from Agra University, India.Thesis on MD was on "Treatment of cancer" where he presented cases of almost 100 patients and the response of the medicines in the treatment of cancer. He then completed his Ph.d in Oncology from the United Kingdom and his thesis on the ‘Efficacy of Medicines in the Treatment of Cancer’ is greatly commemorated and honored.
He befittingly represents alternate medicine and has contributed significantly towards the development and research of immunotherapy.
Through his nationwide chain of “Cancer Healer Center” clinics he strives to offer superior cancer treatment, using immunotherapy.
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