Many of us are touched by cancer at some time in our lives, whether we have been diagnosed ourselves or know of someone who has been.  Regardless of whether it’s yourself, a family member or a friend, a cancer diagnosis can bring difficult and painful feelings.

Having cancer can mean coming to terms with a diagnosis, treatment and potentially a terminal diagnosis.  Shock, grief, and fear are just some of the emotions you may deal with and the idea of being in a life-threatening situation can be difficult to cope with. Life after cancer can also present its challenges and there may be life changes that result from it.