Being diagnosed with cancer can be the most devastating experience in a person's life. He may experience various emotions which can be very depressing. And depressions in itself is a warning signal. It is important to realize that being depressed will not help, as fighting cancer is not easy and will be a long and a tough battle.
To overcome, fears, anger, depression, anxiety, state of loss -joining "support group" is a great idea. And in most of the case, the patients have shown remarkable improvement in their confidence while coping with their illness.
Support groups bring together people facing similar issues- illness, relationship problems or major life changing events.
These support groups or therapy groups help in dealing with the emotional aspects of cancer. During these group meetings one can share their inner most feelings and challenges at the same time learn from others who are already fighting cancer .
Benefits of joining support groups
- Feeling less lonely
- Provide information and comfort
- Gaining a sense of empowerment and control
- Teach skills to cope with the illness
- Talking openly and honestly about your feelings
- Reducing distress, depression or anxiety
- Developing a better understanding of your condition and what to expect
- Offers a place for people to share common concerns and emotional support.
List of Support Groups in New Delhi
Cancer Sahyog
Indian Cancer Society, Q5A Jangpura Extn., New Delhi - 110014
Phone number: +91 11 4319572, +91 11 4314907
http://www.indiancancersociety.org/
CanSupport
Kanak Durga Basti Vikas Kendra
Sector 12, R. K. Puram
New Delhi ‐110022
Ph 011‐26102851/69
Email: cansup_india@hotmail.com
http://www.cansupport.org
Cancer Patients Aid Association
C-1 Mayfair Tower, Charmwood Village, Distt. Faridabad 12009
Phone number: +91 5273 8252881
Tej Ram Memorial Cancer Society
28/1, East Punjabi Bagh,
New Delhi
Global Cancer Concern India (GCCI)
S‐18/4, DLF Phase III
Gurgaon 122002, Haryana
Phone: 0124‐2564473‐75
Fax: 0124‐2564476
Email: gcci@vsnl.com
www.globalcancer.org
Laryngectomee Club of India
F 11A (G-8 Area)
Near Hari Nagar Clock Tower
New Delhi 64
Tel: 011 25404659
Sh. S P Goel, President
http://www.laryngectomeeclubindia.org/
Mastectomees Association
Sahi Hospital, Jangpura
New Delhi
Tel: 011 24319802, 24314086
Dr. Santosh Sood, President
Tel: 011 26121856
Sometimes patients don't want to share their grief with their loved ones and are confused regarding their life and treatment. The best in this scenario are the "support groups". Sharing concerns with survivors or people who are still fighting with cancer, can be remarkably reassuring and help the patient to be more focused and motivated towards their own treatment.
Patients have confessed, that they found it easier to talk to a complete stranger and felt relieved after discussing their anxieties and issues. They felt more comfortable with the doctors, their family members, their own self and felt hopeful regarding their treatment.
Patients can know about these "support groups" through the hospital/medical centre where they are undergoing treatment. In case the patients needs professional help, their oncologist should be able to recommend someone.
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