Cancer and Depression: How Can We Deal with Both?

A cancer diagnosis is bound to change someone’s life. The physical strain from treatments such as chemotherapy could challenge the normalcy of everyday living at the physiological level. Still, very little attention is given to the emotional strain a person goes through upon receiving such life-changing news. Since cancer treatment is often geared toward restoring physical health, a person with a diagnosis does not receive aid for their mental health.

Distress in Cancer: When Is It Too Much?

Cancer patients would often find themselves facing fear and uncertainty, which could lead to the feeling of distress. According to the American …read more