Dealing with...
The rest of the world and ordinary life doesn’t suddenly stop when you are living with cancer. Everyday life issues like school, work, sports and relationships continue to be a part of your life. Sometimes cancer may seem to consume more of your life than you would like, but on the horizon is the rest of your life that you want to get on with!!!
- Family dynamics may change and a diagnosis of cancer will be one of the biggest challenges your family may ever face.
- Friendships may change. Your relationships with certain friends may take on a whole new meaning, whilst some people you thought were your best friends may drift away. But don’t forget, through joining CanTeen you may make some of the best friends you’ve ever had!!
- Relationships may change. Living with cancer may bring you and your partner closer together. We have included here some information on how to get inside your partners head and understand how they are feeling too!
It may take time for you to figure how best to go about “getting on with life.” Disclosing that you, your brother or sister, or your parent or primary caregiver has cancer to your friends, colleagues or schoolmates may be difficult. You may be concerned that people will treat you differently. But don’t worry, we have some ways to help you deal with this…