'Cancer' is a small word, but it has the power to shatter someone's emotions. This life-threatening disease disrupts the regular functions of the body and can also negatively impact mental well-being. After receiving a cancer diagnosis, a person may experience mixed emotions such as fear, sadness, anger, and anxiety. It can take time for a cancer patient to adjust to the disease and to cope with the required mental strength.

Fear

Fear is a common reaction to cancer, despite the significant advancements made in cancer treatment over the past decade. People may be afraid of how cancer will affect their health, personal, conjugal, family, and work-life, treatment costs, possible side-effects of treatment, effect on their financial state, and their ability to carry out their duties.

Anxiety

Anxiety is another common emotion experienced by cancer patients. The news of cancer can cause a great deal of stress, leading to the release of anxiety-causing hormones such as adrenaline, which can result in faster heart rates, excess sweating, dry mouth, and a rise in blood pressure.

Anger

Anger is often the first emotion that comes to mind after a cancer diagnosis. Patients may feel angry and ask themselves, "Why me?" The level of anger might be extreme, especially if the patient is in an advanced stage, and they may start to show anger towards themselves, their surroundings, and even the 'Creator.'