Coping

Emotional and Physical Matters: Being diagnosed with cancer will most likely have an effect on you emotionally and physically. Learn more about depression, anxiety, self-image, body image, sexual and reproductive health, side effects, and fear of recurrence.

Relationships and Cancer: Information on how cancer affects family and friends, how to sensitively talk with someone with or about cancer, siblings and cancer, cancer and the workplace, and cancer and the holidays.

Caring for the Whole Patient: Learn more about the importance of addressing the emotional and social needs of people with cancer, including resources that can help patients and caregivers find assistance.

Age-Specific Information: This section provides helpful information specific to children, teens, young adults, and older adults.

Caregiving: Information for caregivers, including ways to cope with cancer in a loved one, tips on caregiving, and online resources for caregivers.

End-of-Life Care: Information on hospice care, palliative care, and advance directives. This section also provides emotional and physical support during the final days of life.

Grief and Bereavement: Information on helping a parent, child, or teenager who is grieving; coping resources for when you are grieving; grief within a cultural context; and coping with change following the death of a loved one.