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Mental health is an important part of overall health and well-being as you manage your blood cancer, from initial diagnosis through remission.

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    Blood cancer experts and a person living with CLL discuss the importance of prioritizing emotional wellness.

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    Blood cancer experts and a caregiver discuss how a loved one’s blood cancer diagnosis can have an emotional impact on family members and caregivers, and the resources available to help. 

Recognizing how blood cancer might be affecting your mental health and practicing mindfulness and relaxation techniques or preparing a nutritious meal can help with managing stress and anxiety. For caregivers, especially, it is important to realize that having a self-care plan can indirectly help your loved ones with blood cancer as well.3

 

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In addition to reviewing these resources, talk to your healthcare provider about your mental health and consider seeking support from a trained professional, as needed.

References

  1. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Anxiety and depression. https://www.lls.org/treatment/managing-side-effects/anxiety-and-depression. Accessed February 2023. 
  2. Cancer.Net. Living with cancer while receiving long-term treatment. https://www.cancer.net/survivorship/living-with-cancer-while-receiving-long-term-treatment. Accessed February 2023.
  3. Cancer.Net. Leukemia – chronic lymphocytic – CLL: Symptoms and Signs. https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/leukemia-chronic-lymphocytic-cll/symptoms-and-signs. Accessed February 2023.
  4. Leukaemia Foundation. Mental Health. https://www.leukaemia.org.au/blood-cancer-information/the-blood-cancer-journey/living-well-with-blood-cancer/emotional-health/mental-health/. Accessed February 2023.
  5. City of Hope. Wellness. https://www.cityofhope.org/patients/living-with-cancer/wellness-during-and-after-cancer-treatment. Accessed February 2023.
  6. National Cancer Institute. Support for Caregivers of Cancer Patients. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/caregiver-support. Accessed February 2023.