Just as cancer affects your physical health, it can bring up a wide range of emotions you’re not used to dealing with. It can also make existing feelings seem more intense. They may change daily, hourly, or even minute to minute. This is true whether you’re currently in treatment, done with treatment, or a friend or family member. These feelings are all normal.

Often the values you grew up with affect how you think about and cope with cancer. For example, some people:

• Feel they have to be strong and protect their friends and families.
• Seek support and turn to loved ones or other cancer survivors.
• Ask for help from counsellors or other professionals.
• Turn to their faith to help them cope.

Whatever you decide, it's important to do what's right for you and not to compare yourself with others.