Cancer can be a life changing diagnosis. People diagnosed with cancer have a wide range of reactions and a wide range of needs. Therapy is a safe, supportive place to explore any feelings and thoughts that arise.

It is common for women to have feelings of shock, numbness, anger, anxiety , and fear when diagnosed with cancer. The lack of control felt can be overwhelming. Many patient lose trust in their body and are often confronting mortality for the first time. Relationships are likely challenged as the patient is feeling like they need to take care of others’ feelings and reactions to their diagnosis, their symptoms, and their treatment choices.