Coping emotionally

You are likely to feel a range of emotions when you are diagnosed with cancer. These may change over time, during treatment and when treatment has finished. 

After a diagnosis of cancer you might have a range of feelings including fear, sadness, anxiety and depression. Read about how to manage these feelings.  

Talking about your cancer can help you cope. Read how talking can help, how to talk to children about cancer and about counselling.

Find out how to make the most of special occasions and festive periods when you are coping with cancer and its treatment.

There are many resources and organisations available that can support you and your children.