When you are diagnosed with cancer it may feel like you are completely alone. It may feel like no one can understand what you are going through. And if you are only discussing your struggle with cancer and treatment with your family, you may be right. Someone who has not gone through the same thing that you are going through may not be able to sympathize with you.
One of the best things that you can do for yourself if you have been diagnosed with cancer is to join a support group. Support groups are a great place to meet people who are going through the same thing that you are going through.
When you are sick, you may feel that no one can relate. That other people do not have the same fears, anger, and depression that you are feeling. Your friends and family may not be comfortable with your diagnoses or they may be unsure how to talk to about your cancer. In support groups, you will able to talk freely about your illness with people who understand exactly what you are going through.
Almost all hospitals offer some kind of support system. It would be very beneficial if you were to ask your doctor about joining a group. You do not have to struggle through cancer and treatment alone. There are other people out there who can understand your feelings and can offer encouragement because they are dealing with the same thing. If you are unable to travel to the support group or would rather not meet with people in person, there are great chat rooms that you can join that will connect you with other people who are going through cancer or have survived cancer. Asking your doctor about websites like these will help you find reliable sites to make new friends.