Psychological Status Guidelines of Cancer

Approach and Attitude

	Positive Attitude

	•	A confidence in cure

	•	Plan life without the fear of lifespan

	•	Assurance to the near and dear ones

	Negative Attitude

	•	A depressed feeling about a short life span

	•	A fear of the disease which may cause sucidal attempts

	•	Distrust in cure with the help in medicines or other assurances

	Falsely Positive Attitude

	•	Non-acceptance of the illness

	•	Does not follow necessary restrictions due to non-acceptance of the illness

	•	Try to assure the near ones that he himself is not disease affected

	Neutral Attitude

	•	Death is certain and this disease is just its cause

	•	Engross in spiritual activities to prepare for death

	•	Withdrawal from activities and emotions to prepare for death

Duties of relatives and friends in a Cancer Affected Patient

	Prepare the patient towards acceptance and awareness of the disease

	Engross a nervous patient in various activities like music, reading etc.

	Encourage and help the patient to live a corrected lifestyle and follow punctuality in medical procedures

	Provide information on various cures available

	Divert a weak minded patient to pursue hobbies, provide encouraging experiences

	Maintain a peaceful and satisfying environment

Age related Mental Status of a Cancer diagnosed patient

	A Young Patient

	•	Extremely fearful

	•	Excessive depression

	•	Intense sorrow of unfulfilled dreams

	Elderly Patient

	•	Intense feeling of dependency- Physical and financial

	•	Fear of pain and suffering

	A Middle-Aged Patient

	•	Very fearful

	•	Constant worry about the dependent family members

	•	Irritation and depression towards unfulfilled/partially fulfilled dreams

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