Feelings
My illness and I …
A guide for young people on coping with their illness.
This guide will help you cope with a long-term illness that has become part of your life. You can use this guide when the illness is new to you, but also if you were diagnosed some time ago. You have made a brave decision by picking up this guide.
Coping brochure for adolescents
Sanofi
Life beyond depression
The upward and downward flowing movements naturally lead me down side tracks. I walk and follow. At every moment in my “being” I discover power, the power of form, of colour, of perspective. I allow flow. The flow of my life. In surrender. Lieve Lodewyckx
If you are reading this guide, you are probably not feeling very well and may be struggling with depression. You may have already been diagnosed, or perhaps your child, partner or another loved one has been affected. In any case, you want to learn as much as possible about this difficult condition, which often has a profound effect on people's lives.
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Janssen Pharmaceuticals
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After my cancer treatment, I suffer from attention and memory problems, fatigue and fear of recurrence. This has an impact on my quality of life and daily functioning.
The brochure from UZ Brussel – Oncology Centre provides an example of the support available. Click on the image on the left to view the flyer.
Psychological support for cancer patients is essential and available.
Please enquire at your hospital.
Here is an example from the Oncology Centre at UZ Brussels.
For more information, click on the image on the left.
Cancer has a major impact on your life. Everything is different. This can make you feel gloomy, lonely or angry. Many people with cancer experience these kinds of feelings.
If you would like to discuss this with someone, you can ask your doctor or nurse to refer you to the oncology psychologist in your department. Your loved ones can also contact them.
During consultations, we will discuss what is going on, how you are experiencing the illness and treatment, and how you can cope with it.
You and your family can also consult a psychomotor therapist for complaints related to stress, tension, needle phobia, anticipatory vomiting, hyperventilation, pain, fear of movement, sleep problems, fear of treatment, etc.
We are pleased to provide some information from UZ Leuven – Young People and Cancer – AYA programme. Click here ...
Dealing with your feelings
UZ Leuven
Information from their AYA programme. Enquire about the options available at your own hospital.
Important contacts:
See the image on the right.
Be sure to contact your oncology psychologist as well!
Here you can find guidance on healthy lifestyles, coping with fatigue and returning to work during and after cancer.
UZ Brussels Oncology Centre