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Care for the Mind, Body, and Spirit

After treatment for cancer, you or your child may experience a variety of emotional responses that include depression, anxiety, social withdrawal, or feelings of isolation. This is normal because it can be difficult to learn to readjust to life after cancer.

Seek help if such feelings are sustained or impair normal daily functioning. A number of resources are available to help you and your child to readjust to life after cancer.

A social worker will provide counseling to help your family cope with the emotional rollercoaster following your child's cancer treatment. You may contact one of our social workers, at Riley, or one in your own community. Your social worker can also help you identify additional resources in your community as well as help you with insurance and health care issues and access.

Stress management programs help you or your child learn coping strategies for dealing with the stress he or she has in life as a result of the cancer.

Support groups for cancer patients, survivors and their families are available in many communities. These groups provide you an opportunity to express your feelings in a supportive environment. They also may help you or your child learn coping strategies for dealing with his or her disease and other problems you or your child may be facing since the diagnosis.

In many parts of the United States, you may call an Information and Referral Call Center by dialing 2-1-1 to identify local support services. You can determine if your area has a call center by visiting 211.org