Coping With Cancer

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Or you may be in treatment, finishing treatment, or have a friend or family member with cancer. Having cancer changes your life and the lives of those around you. The symptoms and <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="e7202b67-b320-4e4e-bdfe-bd307e7cba5e" href="/about-cancer/treatment/side-effects">side effects</a> of the disease and its treatment may cause certain physical changes, but they can also affect the way you feel and how you live.</p> <p>The information in this section is meant to help you learn how to cope with cancer and the many issues and concerns that occur when you have the disease. There are resources available to help you learn about your disease and about the people who can help you. See NCI鈥檚 <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education">publications on coping</a> and evidence-based <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/publications/pdq/information-summaries/supportive-care">PDQ庐 summaries</a> about supportive and palliative care topics. Young people with cancer may find the <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="6ef42fb0-ba68-4b27-9f36-0124c4f4ad84" href="/types/aya/support">Emotional Support and Care for Young People with Cancer </a>page helpful. </p>  <div class="managed list"> <ul> <li class="general-list-item general list-item has-media"> <div class="list-item-image image container"> <a class="item-image image" href="/about-cancer/coping/feelings"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/g/files/xnrzdm211/files/styles/cgov_thumbnail/public/cgov_image/media_image/2023-11/iStock-1006276870.jpg?h=e7d5c163&itok=kYzVlsia" width="228" height="171" alt="Sick woman lying in man's arms relaxing on couch." /> </a> </div> <div class="title-and-desc title desc container"> <h3> <a class="title" href="/about-cancer/coping/feelings">Emotions and Cancer</a> </h3> <div class="description"> <p class="body">Cancer can bring up a wide range of feelings, whether you're in treatment now, done with treatment, or a friend or family member. These feelings are all normal. Learn tips for coping with the many emotions that arise with cancer.</p> </div> </div> </li> <li class="general-list-item general list-item has-media"> <div class="list-item-image image container"> <a class="item-image image" href="/about-cancer/coping/adjusting-to-cancer"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/g/files/xnrzdm211/files/styles/cgov_thumbnail/public/cgov_image/media_image/900/400/files/woman-resting-head-on-man-article.jpg?h=df58db7e&itok=7tlC6q7H" width="228" height="171" alt="A couple sitting outside as the woman leans her head on the man's shoulder" /> </a> </div> <div class="title-and-desc title desc container"> <h3> <a class="title" href="/about-cancer/coping/adjusting-to-cancer">Adjusting to Cancer</a> </h3> <div class="description"> <p class="body">Information that helps you and your family face life鈥檚 changes from cancer. Includes talking with your doctors, talking to children, changes for the family, and information on cancer support groups. </p> </div> </div> </li> <li class="general-list-item general list-item has-media"> <div class="list-item-image image container"> <a class="item-image image" href="/about-cancer/coping/self-image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/g/files/xnrzdm211/files/styles/cgov_thumbnail/public/cgov_image/media_image/900/800/files/sad-woman-article.jpg?h=df58db7e&itok=vmnrWBis" width="228" height="171" alt="Headshot of woman with downcast eyes and sad expression." /> </a> </div> <div class="title-and-desc title desc container"> <h3> <a class="title" href="/about-cancer/coping/self-image">How Cancer Affects Your Self-Image and Sexuality</a> </h3> <div class="description"> <p class="body">Learn how cancer and its treatment can affect how you look and feel about yourself and your body,. It can also affect your sex life and sexual health. Learn the steps you can take to cope with body changes and issues related to sexuality and intimacy.</p> </div> </div> </li> <li class="general-list-item general list-item has-media"> <div class="list-item-image image container"> <a class="item-image image" href="/about-cancer/coping/day-to-day"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/g/files/xnrzdm211/files/styles/cgov_thumbnail/public/cgov_image/media_image/900/500/files/man-waiting-for-train-article.jpg?h=df58db7e&itok=0UfPeC8p" width="228" height="171" alt="Young man standing on subway platform with tablet in hand." /> </a> </div> <div class="title-and-desc title desc container"> <h3> <a class="title" href="/about-cancer/coping/day-to-day">Daily Life During Cancer</a> </h3> <div class="description"> <p class="body">While dealing with cancer can be hard, there are actions you can take to adjust to your new way of life. Find tips for keeping up with your daily routine, going back to work, and finding comfort and meaning.</p> </div> </div> </li> <li class="general-list-item general list-item has-media"> <div class="list-item-image image container"> <a class="item-image image" href="/about-cancer/coping/caregiver-support"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/g/files/xnrzdm211/files/styles/cgov_thumbnail/public/cgov_image/media_image/100/700/0/files/middle-aged-woman-helping-mother-article.jpg?h=1851c7f5&itok=jB64s5E1" width="228" height="171" alt="Middle-aged woman holding older woman's hand." /> </a> </div> <div class="title-and-desc title desc container"> <h3> <a class="title" href="/about-cancer/coping/caregiver-support">Support for Caregivers of Cancer Patients</a> </h3> <div class="description"> <p class="body">If you are helping your family member or friend through cancer treatment, you are a caregiver. Being a caregiver can be very stressful, but you can find ways to care for yourself while caring for others.</p> </div> </div> </li> <li class="general-list-item general list-item has-media"> <div class="list-item-image image container"> <a class="item-image image" href="/about-cancer/coping/survivorship"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/g/files/xnrzdm211/files/styles/cgov_thumbnail/public/cgov_image/media_image/900/800/files/woman-wearing-head-scarf-article.jpg?h=df58db7e&itok=1hRXDNNk" width="228" height="171" alt="Smiling woman wearing head scarf." /> </a> </div> <div class="title-and-desc title desc container"> <h3> <a class="title" href="/about-cancer/coping/survivorship">Cancer Survivorship</a> </h3> <div class="description"> <p class="body">Becoming a cancer survivor happens at the time of diagnosis. When cancer treatment ends, the transition to a new normal can be hard. And for some, cancer continues to be a part of life indefinitely. 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