Common mental health issues among cancer patients

Being diagnosed with cancer can turn your world upside down, but it’s important to differentiate between what you can control and what you can’t, and take charge of what you can control. — 123rf.com

Everyone with cancer experiences it differently, and all emotions are valid and important, regardless of the mix or intensity.

Mayo Clinic psychologist and psycho-oncology expert Dr Shawna Ehlers helps patients cope with the burden of their cancer diagnosis.