Mental Health Concerns

Possible physical late effects after cancer treatment are varied and very much dependent on your diagnosis and specific treatment you have received. The term Late Effects also includes mental health issues that are as a result of your diagnosis and or treatment, please see below for more information:

Cancer doesn’t just affect your body – it affects your mind, thoughts, emotions and relationships. Living beyond cancer doesn’t necessarily make coping with cancer and the effect on your life any easier. Cancer can have long lasting mental health implications, so accessing the right support as soon as you feel able, will help you to manage how you’re feeling.

Mental health concerns following cancer can involve any of the following issues:

General worry & anxiety
Health anxiety
Fear of recurrence
Stress
Overthinking
Avoidance
Uncertainty
Anger / Frustration
Mood Swings
Lack of interest in activities
Unable to express feelings
Hopelessness
OCD thoughts / behaviours
Low mood / depression
Feeling sad
Being emotional
Concerns about appearance / body image
Loneliness / Isolation
Feeling guilty
Lack on independence
Reliance on smoking / alcohol / substance mis-use
Suicidal thoughts
Self harm

Late effects of your treatment

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I am interested in getting mental health support soon

If you prefer to opt for self help for your mental health, there are a number of apps and websites to support you