Being diagnosed with cervical cancer and having treatment can be life-changing, so it is normal to experience a range of difficult thoughts and feelings that may change, go away and come back over time. Some people have lots of emotions, while others they may feel numb or as if this were happening to someone else. There is no right or wrong way to think and feel, but it is important to recognise what you are going through and to seek help if you feel you need it.
On this page, we talk through different feelings many people experience and explore some reasons you may be feeling this way. In this section, we also have a page on:
How you might feel
A cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment can trigger many different feelings, including:
- fear and anxiety
- worry
- isolation or loneliness
- sadness or depression
- anger or irritability
- guilt
- embarrassment or self-consciousness
- grief or loss.
Remember, there is no right or wrong way to feel, but it can be overwhelming. It might help to know you aren’t alone – most people who have been diagnosed with cancer feel this way at some point, with some situations, like visiting the doctor, triggering even stronger feelings. Knowing what you are experiencing is both normal and common can help you to talk to those around you and get the support you need.
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