How are you feeling? The emotional effects of cancer
Booklet
Published:
28 Feb 2019
Next review:
31 Aug 2021
Edition:
5
This booklet offers advice and guidance to anyone affected by cancer who may feel lonely or isolated.
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Published:
28 Feb 2019
Next review:
31 Aug 2021
Edition:
5
This booklet offers advice and guidance to anyone affected by cancer who may feel lonely or isolated.
About this booklet
Having cancer affects all areas of your life, including the way you feel. This booklet is about the main emotions that many people with cancer have. This may be after diagnosis, during treatment or after treatment has ended.
Visit our online information about cancer and your emotions.
How we can help
Macmillan Cancer Support Line
The Macmillan Support Line offers confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones. If you need to talk, we'll listen.
Financial guidance
Financial issues can cause worry when someone becomes ill. You may be able to claim benefits to help you in your situation. You may also be able to get financial assistance from other organisations.
Welfare rights advice and tools
There are lots of benefits that could help you after a cancer diagnosis, but the system can be confusing. Our Welfare Rights Advisors are here to help.