Stress Management

Stress is a part of everyone’s life. While you’re being treated for cancer, it is essential to manage your stress. Try these tips:

• Try to keep changes to your daily routine to a minimum to help control the stress of treatment.
• Avoid overscheduling.
• Friends and family will likely offer to help. Don’t be afraid to accept their offers.
• Allow yourself to say “no.”
• Prioritize your tasks, and eliminate things that are not a top priority.
• Continue to be physically active. Moderate exercise several times a week lowers stress levels and improves health.
• Engage friends and family around you. You don’t have to fight cancer alone.
• Support groups are a good choice for some patients.
• Use creative outlets such as music, painting, or writing.
• Relax with yoga and meditation.