Emotional support system
Cancer, just by the sound of its name, gives you this feeling of negativity, stress and fear. The patient is not the only one experiencing this, but the family, close friends, doctors and other health care providers feel down and frustrated as well. It is important for these people to seek a support system to cope with such emotional challenges. Counseling services are being provided for patients and their families by the hospital. There are also services offered by organizations outside the hospital. You may ask for referrals from your physician and the hospital administration, social workers and psychiatrist.
Visit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to search for support groups.