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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is arguably one of the most discussed cancers in the media. There is a large push to get those assigned female at birth to check themselves regularly for lumps or anything that may feel out of the ordinary. Regular breast screenings are incredibly important to your overall health as early detection of cancer is critical for the best outcomes with treatment. However, one thing that is often not discussed is how cancer and mental health<\/a> can intersect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cancer and Mental Health<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Receiving a cancer diagnosis of any kind can be absolutely life changing and devastating. This is not only true for the patient themselves but also for their loved ones. Many of the treatments can be difficult on the body and certain cancers carry with them lower chances of survival, especially if caught late. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the most common concerns<\/a> with cancer and mental health are anxiety and depression, with social isolation as a result of cancer being a risk factor for worsening mental health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many cancer patients experience fear, uncertainty, anger, and disbelief after a cancer diagnosis. There can be a sense of \u201cwhy me\u201d or \u201cdid I do something to deserve this?\u201d This can be especially true for cancers such as lung cancer, which are often related to smoking. However, it is important to understand that no one deserves to get cancer and that doctors are still unsure as to why some people develop it while others don\u2019t. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of the serious nature of a cancer diagnosis, it can be difficult to talk to others about it. This can help contribute to isolation and loneliness. Sometimes cancer patients avoid talking about it out of fear of making others uncomfortable and sometimes it\u2019s because they themselves don\u2019t want to talk about it. It can be helpful to broach the topic with those closest to you just to get their support, if you\u2019re comfortable with it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All the feelings someone could have around a cancer diagnosis are perfectly normal. There is nothing inherently wrong with feeling anxious, sad, angry, or any other negative emotion as a result of a diagnosis of this kind. However, when those feelings start to make life more difficult or are getting in the way of quality of life, it\u2019s time to reach out for more support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to Reach Out<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some mental health disorders can be difficult to distinguish <\/a>from symptoms of cancer or side effects from treatment. For example, depression. Sadness from a cancer diagnosis is perfectly normal and those feelings will wax and wane over time. Depression, however, is much more serious and could require treatment for the best outcomes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n