How can LIVESTRONG help with emotional support?
LIVESTRONG can help you cope emotionally with a cancer diagnosis. We offer:
- Counseling
- Support groups
- Classes
- Peer-to-peer connections
- Additional emotional support resources
Emotional Support Links
Iram, 31
brain cancer, with his daughter
At the time of my diagnosis, I'd been married to my high school sweetheart for nine years. We had a daughter who was about to turn four. In my head, I thought by not talking to my wife about cancer, I was protecting her. My wife filed for divorce shortly after my brain surgery. Sometimes I worry that the way I handled my emotions and ideas about dying, cancer and finances pushed someone I love away.
The LIVESTRONG Cancer and Relationships class gave me some perspective. LIVESTRONG connected me with other people who understand what I'm going through.
ANA, 37
FATHER DIAGNOSED WITH NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER
I was afraid cancer meant I'd lose my dad.
HEATHER, 36
DESMOIDSARCOMA
I was afraid cancer meant I had only weeks
to live.
GABRIEL, 20
ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA
I was afraid cancer meant I couldn't get
insurance.
SARAH, 33
TWO-TIME BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR
I was afraid cancer meant I wouldn't have
children.