Being diagnosed, or having a family member or friend diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, is extremely stressful. The often debilitating treatment that follows the diagnosis can compound this stress.
Many patients find it helpful to talk to people close to them, or make use of the counselling services and supportive resources offered by the social workers in the Leukemia/BMT Program. Feel free to approach any member of your health care team - we are here to help!
We hope that the information on this site will help you and your loved ones recognize and develop your physical, social, emotional, and spiritual strengths.
For both patient and family, recognising and acknowledging their feelings and concerns is the starting point to devloping their physical, mental, emotional and spirtual strengths in face of the diagnosis. more...
Sometimes, the best person to talk to is someone who "has been there". There is a variety of support groups and education resources available in print, on the internet, and in person. Find out more...
Whatever your spiritual orientation, you may wish to develop and strengthen this inner dimension to help cope with the challenges of the illness. more...
Talking to your children about cancer is one of the hardest things a parent will ever do. We have compiled some communication tips and resources to help you and your family, more...
