Living with cancer
CanTeen provides support for young people; from the moment of a cancer diagnosis, through treatment and beyond.
We provide peer to peer support through our camps and programs, giving the opportunity for young people to spend time with other people who have truly ‘been there, done that’. While there is nothing like sharing experiences with someone who really understands, it is also important to have access to information.
CanTeen understands that it can be a confusing time and knowing more about the emotional, physical and practical issues of living with cancer can help. Check out the sections below to find out the answers to your questions about living with cancer.
Getting to grips with cancer
What is cancer? This section gives you a brief overview of what cancer is.
Emotional stuff
The big questions like “why me?” are answered in this section along with strategies for coping.
Physical stuff
This important section covers everything from symptoms and side affects of treatment, along with useful questions to ask the doctor.
Practical stuff
Here we list some ideas for dealing with work and school.
For family and friends
This section helps both you, friends and family members by providing practical issues of how to help, what a patient might be thinking, and how to talk to them.