Hopelessness and helplessness are a part of most patients’ psyche when they hear of cancer. Being lost in thoughts of the future, the past and several other things is very natural. A patient of relapse might feel even worse what with the memories of the past sufferings related to cancer flashing through his/her mind after the diagnosis.Thus it becomes important to overcome the fear of cancer. The feelings of misgivings towards one’s future and the uncertainty are bound to trouble an individual for a while at the least. Cancer diagnosis can change a person’s perception of himself in terms of the physical appearance, general well being etc. it may take some time for one to be able to come to terms with the new, undesired changes in one’s life and routine.
Talking it out
In a disease like cancer which affects the patient in more than one way and wherein, the treatment is slow, painful and prolonged, the patient needs a lot of mental support. Having your near and dear ones around you to help in making you feel normal and keeping you positive and happy is of great importance! Pouring your heart out and emptying it of all its worries and negativity can work wonders in improving the will power of the individual in dealing successfully with this affliction. Sharing your grief with someone who is close to you will give you the strength to fight the disease and overcome the fear of cancer. It will also help you in shaking of the anger at the injustice and the unfairness of it all.
If a loved one is not currently by your side to be with you at the moment, consult a good mental health professional who can guide you a positive way. Your mental well being and therapy needs to be taken as much care of as your physical treatment and bodily well being. It is unwise to expect that the one you confide in will be able to find a solution to your problems; it’s enough to have someone to listen to you patiently. People generally feel angry about their condition and unintentionally take it all out on the people around them. Try to realise that they are probably going through as much as you are.
If your loved one has cancer try to make him/her that everything is fine and life can continue like before. Try to accompany the patient to the check up and therapy sessions for an effective addressing of all queries and concerns regarding the treatment and subsequent recuperation of the ailment. Closeness and affectionate behavior helps to overcome the fear of cancer.
Lot of sham products are available in the market in the name of miracle drugs to cheat people ready to leave no stone unturned in order to treat and cure cancer. Please stay away from such drugs. For any form of cancer, there are certain food products that help in controlling them. Also, trying to cure the inner imbalance in your body; the root cause of cancer for you will be the cardinal step in defeating cancer. The more your awareness, the better are the chances of your survival.
