Health Tip: Joining a Cancer Support Group
December 12, 2008, 11:02 AM ET
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Dec. 13 -- (HealthDay News) -- Support groups can be a great resource for people with cancer, their families, and other loved ones.
The National Cancer Institute lists these potential benefits of joining a support group:
They allow patients and loved ones to express their feelings, challenges and problems to others with similar experiences.They can provide an opportunity to share tips and advice on dealing with cancer and the side effects of treatment.They can help patients cope with the emotional effects of cancer, which is an important part of treatment.They can help friends and family deal with the stress and other emotions associated with caring for someone with cancer.