Distress in People With Cancer

A certain amount of distress is normal when you or a family member has cancer. But some people may be affected more than others. Here we discuss some of the signs that a person may be having trouble dealing with distress, and discuss the types of help that are available. Click on the topics below to get started.

• What is distress?
• How do you know when your distress level is normal or more serious?
• Tools to help measure distress
• How can I help myself cope with cancer?
• Do you need extra help for your distress?
• Counseling services you may need
• More resources to help you
• To learn more
• References