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Psychological support during cancer

A cancer diagnosis affects your whole life. Psychological support helps you process the emotional impact and find your footing.

What is Psychological support during cancer?

A cancer diagnosis is one of the most confronting experiences a person can face. Alongside physical treatment, many people struggle with fear, uncertainty, grief, anger and existential questions about meaning. Psychological support can make a significant difference.

Support can be sought at any stage: at diagnosis, during treatment, in recovery, or facing recurrence. Partners, children and family members often need support too.

Evidence base: Psycho-oncology interventions effectively reduce distress, anxiety and depression in cancer patients, and can improve quality of life and treatment adherence (Faller et al., 2013, Cancer).

How does it work?

Processing emotions

Fear, grief, anger, guilt and loss of control are all normal responses to a cancer diagnosis. Giving these emotions space is an important part of recovery.

Finding meaning

Many people report that cancer prompts profound reflection on what truly matters. Support can help you navigate this existential dimension.

What can you expect?

1

A first session explores your situation, what has happened and what you're struggling with.

2

You work through immediate emotional responses: fear, shock, grief and uncertainty.

3

You identify your resources, what has helped you through difficult times before.

4

You develop coping strategies for the specific challenges of your treatment phase.

5

Longer-term work may address existential questions and life after cancer.

Suitable for

Cancer diagnosis (any type)Treatment-related anxietyPost-treatment recoveryExistential crisisCaregiver supportPalliative care

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