Tag: cancer
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The Hidden Emotional Impact of Cancer: Navigating Grief, Mental Health Challenges, and Support
A cancer diagnosis is far more than a medical journey; it’s an emotional and psychological upheaval that profoundly impacts both patients and caregivers. Beyond the physical toll, cancer brings unique and often hidden emotional struggles, from complex forms of grief to the mental health challenges of navigating the healthcare system. In Singapore and other Asian…
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Embracing Life After Cancer: Navigating Uncertainty with Resilience
Surviving cancer is a life changing journey marked by resilience, courage, and the indomitable human spirit. However, for many survivors, the elation of overcoming this formidable foe is tempered by the persistent nagging feeling of uncertainty. This article explores the unique challenges faced by some cancer survivors, as they find themselves on the perpetual edge…
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Priortising self-care for caregivers and family members of cancer patients
This World Cancer Day, it’s high time we also acknowledge the impact cancer has on families worldwide. The Singapore Cancer Society shared that an average of 44 people were diagnosed with cancer every day between 2016 – 2020 in Singapore and an estimated one in four people will experience a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime.…
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Protecting your emotional wellbeing after a cancer diagnosis
World Cancer Day is a global event observed on February 4th each year to raise awareness and educate people about cancer, its causes, prevention, and treatment. The theme for World Cancer Day 2023 is “I am and I will” which encourages individuals to take personal action and make a difference in the fight against cancer. …