Managing fear of cancer recurrence
There is always a fear in cancer survivors that the cancer will come back. Though we cannot control whether the cancer will come back, we can control how much this fear will affect our life. This is Dr. Murali Subramanian , Medical Oncologist in Bangalore, today i will dedicate this blog to the various ways cancer survivors can manage fear of cancer recurrence. Tips for coping with the fear of recurrence We know that living with uncertainty is never easy. However, it is important to remind yourself that fear and anxiety is normal factors of survivorship. Worrying about cancer recurrence is normally most intense the first year after treatment. In most patients, this worry usually gets better over time. I will today share with you a few ideas to help you or your loved one cope with the fear of recurrence: · Recognize your emotions. It is recommended that you never hide your emotions .Many cancer survivors I have seen tr...