Hi, I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who works with families of critically ill children. I am really pushing for oncologists to recognize how important it is to treat the mind as well as the body. Women in particular don't want to "burden" their families with their emotional pain, and frequently find themselves the comforters just when they need the most comfort. To anyone diagnosed with a serious illness: GO. Find a psychologist, social worker, support group - a safe place that is YOURS, where you can learn to manage the feelings that often seem overwhelming. This is all about you, and keeping yourself as strong and healthy as possible is about more than just the body.
Just my .02.
