{"id":3717,"date":"2024-04-26T13:54:27","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T05:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/?p=3717"},"modified":"2024-05-06T15:00:16","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T07:00:16","slug":"distress-in-cancer-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/distress-in-cancer-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"Distress in Cancer Patients"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cancer diagnosis and treatment can be incredibly stressful, causing significant emotional distress for many patients. While we often hear about this connection, it can be difficult to recognise the signs in ourselves or our loved ones.<\/p>\n<p>In recognition of Stress Awareness Month this April, let&#8217;s explore some frequently asked questions about distress in cancer patients.<\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWhy do I no longer feel like myself after my cancer diagnosis?\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWhy do I feel more stressed compared to other cancer patients?\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWhat are some practical strategies for cancer patients to manage emotional distress?\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3726 \" src=\"https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Website-Article-Images-39-scaled-e1712820800617-300x162.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"691\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Website-Article-Images-39-scaled-e1712820800617-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Website-Article-Images-39-scaled-e1712820800617-1024x553.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Website-Article-Images-39-scaled-e1712820800617-768x414.jpg 768w, https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Website-Article-Images-39-scaled-e1712820800617-1536x829.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Website-Article-Images-39-scaled-e1712820800617.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why do I no longer feel like myself after my cancer diagnosis?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Understanding Disconnection from the Self: Potential Causes<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hormones:<\/span><\/b> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">Cancer and some medications can affect your hormones, impacting your mood and stress response.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stress:<\/span><\/b> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">Coping with cancer can be overwhelming, causing you to feel distant from your usual self.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Major life changes:<\/span><\/b> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">Cancer can shift your focus to medical issues and practical concerns, taking away from your usual personal psychological needs and wants.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Loss:<\/span><\/b> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">The cancer journey may involve various losses, like loss of function, identity, or social roles. Grieving these losses can cause a sense of detachment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Changes in relationships:<\/span><\/b> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">Talking about cancer with loved ones might lead you to downplay your own needs to comfort them, causing a disconnect from yourself.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Notice that having the above stressors in our daily lives does not automatically elicit stress reactions. Let us explore what facilitates the development of distress in cancer patients.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Why do I feel more stressed compared to other cancer patients?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Understanding Stress Variations in Cancer Patients<\/p>\n<p>Cancer patients experience stress differently, even with similar challenges. This variation can be attributed to unique cancer journeys, life situations, and individual perceptions of stress. Here are some common thinking patterns that can be unhelpful for cancer patients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Overthinking:<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Magnifying the negative (e.g., a non-terminal cancer patient might feel overwhelmed and think, &#8220;Treatment will not help anyway&#8221;)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All-or-nothing mentality:<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Polarised thinking and the inability to consider a spectrum of possibilities (e.g., a cancer patient might have the thought, &#8220;A relapse equals the end and there is no point in living&#8221;).<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jumping to a conclusion:<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 Jumping to negative conclusions about the future (e.g., &#8220;A cancer diagnosis might lead someone to believe they will never recover&#8221;)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learning to identify and challenge these negative thought patterns is a crucial step for cancer patients to improve their emotional well-being and <a href=\"https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/category\/fighting\/mental-wellness\/\">manage stress<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3748\" src=\"https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ND-\u2013-NEW-YEAR-NEW-ROAD-2-scaled-e1714110684921-300x177.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"686\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ND-\u2013-NEW-YEAR-NEW-ROAD-2-scaled-e1714110684921-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ND-\u2013-NEW-YEAR-NEW-ROAD-2-scaled-e1714110684921-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ND-\u2013-NEW-YEAR-NEW-ROAD-2-scaled-e1714110684921-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ND-\u2013-NEW-YEAR-NEW-ROAD-2-scaled-e1714110684921-1536x905.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ND-\u2013-NEW-YEAR-NEW-ROAD-2-scaled-e1714110684921.jpg 1911w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Coping Mechanisms for Cancer Patients: Techniques to Manage Stress<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The 3Cs method can help you challenge negative thoughts about stress and boost your stress-coping skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Catch:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Notice when you are having negative thoughts<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Determine if the thought is factual and realistic\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Change:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Develop a more positive and helpful way of thinking<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dealing with certain life events, such as cancer, can be challenging. In such situations, you may need someone to journey with you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3728 \" src=\"https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Website-Article-Images-41-scaled-e1712820941303-300x153.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"692\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Website-Article-Images-41-scaled-e1712820941303-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Website-Article-Images-41-scaled-e1712820941303-1024x524.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Website-Article-Images-41-scaled-e1712820941303-768x393.jpg 768w, https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Website-Article-Images-41-scaled-e1712820941303-1536x786.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Website-Article-Images-41-scaled-e1712820941303.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Getting Support<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Dealing with cancer can be tough, and you do not have to go through it alone. Therefore, consider seeking professional help from a counsellor to manage stress and overcome challenges. <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/counselling-services\/\">Our Counsellors<\/a> are here to assist you on your journey, feel free to reach out if you require help.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cancer diagnosis and treatment can be incredibly stressful, causing significant emotional distress for many patients. 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