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Today is World Mental Health Day 💚 A head and neck cancer diagnosis can take a significant emotional toll, not only on the patient but also on their loved ones. The challenges—ranging from anxiety and uncertainty to the emotional exhaustion of treatment—can deeply affect mental health for everyone involved. Family members and friends often face their own struggles while providing support. At Oracle Head and Neck Cancer UK, we recognise the important connection between mental health and cancer care. That’s why we encourage patients, families, and carers to prioritise mental well-being throughout the cancer journey. Here’s how we offer support: 🤝 Oracle Support Facebook Group: A safe and supportive community for patients, carers, and families to connect, share experiences, and find advice. 📚 Patients and Carers Page: Our website provides essential resources, guidance, and support to help individuals navigate their cancer journey from diagnosis to recovery. Find out more here: https://loom.ly/bK85wus On this #WorldMentalHealthDay, let’s prioritise mental health, seek help when needed, and support one another through the challenges of illness. You are not alone. #MentalHealthMatters #CancerCare #SupportHeadAndNeckCancer #MentalHealthSupport #WorldMentalHealthDay

The average cancer patient has no idea what a clinical trial is or how to find one, and frankly how would they. And yet when you talk to the people who make the standard of care for cancer in the country, including NCCN, which is an important governing body in oncology, the message is, clinical trials should be accessible to everybody with cancer. Here’s something SurvivorNet has built that is a pretty extraordinary use of technology - Patient Pathfinder: Clinical Trial Finder - https://lnkd.in/gQeZwF3M to make it a lot easier to find the right clinical trial for you. #ClinicalTrials #DrugDevelopment #PatientCare #HealthcareInnovation #CancerResearch

FREE Therapy with KLF and AMINDSET 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 - 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧 - 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 Facing and overcoming cancer is one of the greatest triumphs a person can experience. For many survivors, the battle doesn't end when the cancer is gone. Difficulties related to 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒄𝒚, 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 are common. 𝐊𝐋𝐅 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄, 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 We're piloting an online counselling programme for women that have been affected by cancer. Read below to find out more 🔽 - This online Rehabilitation Programme focuses on instilling hope and empowering survivors with the necessary knowledge and skills required to reintegrate into society and develop a path forward. - In collaboration with AMINDSET, we will provide a range of educational, counselling, and healthcare services that are essential in empowering survivors and their loved ones to enhance their well-being and quality of life. Stay tuned for more on the programme, languages available, and an introduction to the counselling team. https://lnkd.in/gXR2wmUB #KarenLeungFoundation #CancerRehabilitationSupport #Psychotherapy #MentalHealth #SupportiveCare #CancerTherapy #HongKongWellness

Trigger warning: This article explores the vital role of psychotherapy for cancer clients and their caregivers, shedding light on the emotional journey and support needed. Dive in to understand the transformative impact on individuals and families facing this challenging journey. Above all, people dealing with cancer tend to feel that they are on an emotional roller coaster. We may feel panic and despair at some points and find an almost positive frame of mind at others. This is natural, in part reflecting the uncertainty of the illness and response to treatment. It may be difficult to come to terms with how we are feeling, and sometimes we are surprised by our own emotional reactions. For example, some people find themselves avoiding those closest to them, others want to get as much support as possible. Being honest and open with ourselves about our feelings, and not putting pressure on ourselves to feel a certain way, is the first step to understanding and coping with emotional responses. #cancersupport #psychotherapy #psychotherapy_journey https://lnkd.in/eVUTh4D7

🧠 Take Care of Your Mind 🧠 🌟 New treatment combination boosts survival for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer Read the key points in just five bullet summaries: https://lnkd.in/diNjnRaU 💡 Stay informed with our latest mental health updates and tips! 🌟 #MentalHealth #Wellness #StayHealthy #HealthUpdates

It's important to understand the physical aspects of a cancer diagnosis, but navigating the emotional complexities is a critical component to recovery and treatment as well. Your emotions may fluctuate drastically from day to day and that's okay. We've compiled 6 strategies to help you prioritize your mental well-being and cope with the uncertainties you may be feeling. 1. Seek professional support 2. Connect with others 3. Maintain routine 4. Practice mindfulness 5. Communicate openly 6. Focus on what you can control Read more about these strategies in our blog 👉 https://lnkd.in/eawQbMED #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #cancersurviorship #cancersupport #digitalhealthstartup

Hello Friends, September is a very important month from many perspectives. We have the Childhood cancer awareness month, Blood cancer awareness month and the festival of lord Ganesha, that brings new energy and creativity to our work. This whole month we at BMT Support Foundation are going to have some incredible sessions on our platform #svastiastu, beginning with this Young and dynamic - Shraddha Namjoshi. She has recently published a paper on the 'Role of Psychosocial research for Patients & caregivers'. By this conversation we hope to understand the Gaps in the existing processes, Advantages of proactive communication models for Patients and Caregivers and some great insights during the research process. Everyone in the cancer space should definitely be a part of this conversation. its also great for #mentalhealth students to learn from this research. Date: 3rd, September, 2024, Tuesday (tomorrow) Time: 5.00pm Where: https://lnkd.in/dze2Ze4R We need your support and encouragement to take this conversation forward and be of service to people going through what 2 lac people in India go through blood cancer each year, out of which about 50K are children. #cancer,#bloodcancer,#bmt,#bonemarrowtransplant,#GvHD,#bmtexpert,#inspiration, #HSCT, #Stemcell, #myeloma, #lymphoma, #svastiastu, #motivation, #yoga, #leukemia, #lymphoma, #Geneticdiseases, #mentalhealth

Breast cancer affects more than just physical health, it can lead to anxiety, depression, and fear. Prioritizing mental well-being during treatment is vital. Therapy, support groups, and self-care can help manage these emotions. https://lnkd.in/gdZbbhwB #BreastCancerAwareness #MIND247

Common mental health problem can shorten cancer survivors’ lives, study finds: ‘Critical issue’ https://lnkd.in/gX8s8Pry Explore the Fox News apps that are right for you at https://lnkd.in/eMYWC9G5.

Such an important topic that we often raise with our clients to expect. It's all too common that our patients/clients actually feel guilty that they feel bad when their loved ones and support team say and do things for them which reinforce the below mantra. It's important to remember that it's rare that anyone teaches us how to support someone dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Many of our words are traumatizing without that being the intent. The language used for historic survivorship is filled with "battle words" or "fighting words" which unintentionally rekindle the trauma the patients have thrived through. Reminding them that they are a survivor often forces them to revisit the trauma not dissimilar from someone dealing with PTSD of another etiology. This conversation has been brewing over the last decade or so about how to communicate love and support in a manner that focuses on our ability to heal and thrive and exhibit strength when it feels as if all control and plans are lost in life. We have been counseling clients to be aware of these confusing and depressive emotions and to help their support team to minimize this mixed messages. This is a relevant and welcomed article on how significant a change in tone and phrasing can be in delivering our intended message. https://lnkd.in/eKHjN6_E