Mourning
It’s not easy for anyone to accept their illness, and most people feel sad about giving up, losing their dreams for the future or the experience of having a say in their own life.
Read articleIt’s not easy for anyone to accept their illness, and most people feel sad about giving up, losing their dreams for the future or the experience of having a say in their own life.
Read articleCancer can bring the experience of life’s limitations and the awareness that life is not proceeding as you had expected and planned. Understandably, this brings frustration and anger.
Read articleAn unexpected diagnosis that shatters your dreams of a comfortable, predictable life can trigger fear and vulnerability.
Read articleTaking care of daily routines is part of self-care. Taking care of yourself during your illness is the most important way you can contribute to your recovery.
Read articleSeeing a loved one suffering and in pain can make you feel helpless and insecure. You both have your own suffering to deal with. You would like to be there to support and help them, but you don’t know how or in what way.
Read articleA long absence from work may require support, flexibility and rehabilitation. The best results come from cooperation between the employer, employee and occupational health service.
Read articleAfter treatment, you will be followed up. Cancer patients are followed up at regular intervals. Follow-up varies depending on the type of cancer and how far the cancer has spread. You may receive follow-up care for some time after treatment in a specialist hospital and then transfer to primary care.
Read articleHaving cancer can radically undermine your and your family’s financial situation. Even in the early stages of the disease it is good to bear in mind that dealing with various expenses, benefits and reimbursements will require some effort on your part.
Read articleWhen you are diagnosed with cancer, the first thing that may come to mind is that there will be a long period off work. But as with many other illnesses, cancer does not necessarily result in work incapacity or being off work for a long period.
Read articleResearch shows that there is strong evidence that exercise has many benefits for people with cancer.
Read articleYou can chat with a specialist cancer nurse - or call or send a message. The counseling service of cancer organizations is intended for you who are affected by cancer.
You can chat with the nurse between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. You will see a chat icon on the site in the lower right corner.
The helpline is available at 0800 19414. The nurse answers the phone on Mondays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The service is free of charge.
Read moreYou can get peer support both one-on-one with a support person and in a peer group. Peer support is available both face-to-face and remotely.
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