A Mother's Love
- Watch a mother’s act of kindness while shaving her daughter’s head.
- The daughter’s surprised reaction will bring you to tears.
- Emotional support is monumental during a person with cancer’s journey.
The Benefit of Emotional Support
Having this level of emotional support while going through a cancer battle is irreplaceable. For those of us lucky enough to still have our mothers and close family members with us, we may want to pick up the phone and remind them how special they are.Related: "I'll Hand You to Pam"How One Breast Cancer Survivor Became a Support System for So Many
Going through cancer can be difficult at almost every stage and so understanding how to mange the flood of emotions that come with diagnosis and treatment is important.
Sarah Stapleton explains how social workers help after a cancer diagnosis
Whether or not you have a support system at home, it may be a good idea to seek counseling when dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Often you can find a social worker through your cancer center, and they can help you through this process. It’s exceptionally important to remember to take care of your mental health, as well as your physical.
Social Worker Sarah Stapleton suggests doing two to three counseling sessions before making the decision if it is, or isn’t, right for you. Going to counseling with a spouse, friend, or family member can be equally, if not even more, beneficial.
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