Reviewed April 12, 2012

Whenever something difficult or unexpected happens in your life, there can be many adjustments, challenges and changes. It is natural to experience fear, anger, helplessness or other distressing feelings. Some of these challenges and changes can impact your emotional and mental health. Just as others on your health care team are there to support you through your treatment, these resources are here to provide support in the areas of emotional and mental health.

At any stage of your experience with cancer, this section can help. You will find information that helps with some of the questions, concerns and common situations you may face. You can find information about:

• Cancer and the Family
• Explore our new website, Cancer in my Family (www.cancerinmyfamily.ca), aimed at children aged 8 to 12. It's a fun interactive environment where children can feel safe, play games, create friendly characters – and at the same time explore how they’re feeling, and learn about cancer.
  
• Counselling
  
• Dealing with emotions
• Feeling Worried, Scared or Anxious 
• Feeling Sad or Depressed 
• Feeling Angry
• Managing Stress
• Loss and Grief
  
• Support groups and programs
• Work related issues

Please note this section will be expanded over time. 

A note for families, caregivers and friends

Much of this information can also guide you to the support you may need. Remember that emotional distress is very much part of the experience of those who love and care for someone with cancer.

Acknowledgement:
All content contained within this section has been developed by Patient & Family Counselling Services, BC Cancer Agency.