Learn as much as you can about your cancer type and treatment. This can help you feel more in control.

Express your feelings. Some people find that expressing emotions such as fear and anger helps them to cope. There are many ways to express feelings, such as keeping a journal, drawing or painting.

Accept help from family and friends. They often want to help but may need ideas from you about what would be useful.

Talk to your doctor or the other health professionals looking after you about how you feel.

Talk with other people who have cancer, or who had it in the past. This can help you understand what to expect from cancer and treatment.

Many people also find hope and comfort in spiritual or religious beliefs.