Several common emotional responses to cancer include:
- Shock and Denial: Initial reactions often involve disbelief and numbness. - Fear and Anxiety: Concerns about treatment outcomes, side effects, and the future. - Depression: Persistent sadness and hopelessness can occur, sometimes requiring professional intervention. - Anger: Feelings of injustice and frustration about why cancer has affected them. - Guilt: Some may feel they did something to cause their illness.
