You might be worried about how your spouse or partner feels. You might be worried about kids and family – what they will think and how you and they will cope. You might be concerned about a family history of cancer. Ask your doctor if there is something your family should think about doing, like having tests themselves. There is some information available on this website about family history of cancer.
If your treatment is over, you might be worried about cancer coming back, and how and when you will know if it does. You might find it hard waiting for test results. You might also be worried about how your body has changed from having cancer.
For many people, these feelings ease with time,but it’s important to reach out for the help and support you need, especially if you are feeling overwhelmed.
Where to get help and support
Yarning about how you feel can help. You can talk to:
- your doctor, nurse or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health worker
- your family and friends
- your Elders
- a counsellor or social worker
- the Cancer Council on 13 11 20.
