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Cancer is a roller coaster: Balancing hope and fear in long battle against illness
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(From left) Mrs Chan Li Leng, Madam Sri Rahaju Djawoto and Mr Andrew Carmichael have found ways to cope with the emotional toll of living with cancer.
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- Singapore cancer patients face long battles with repeated treatments, leading to emotional and psychological strain, including "cancer fatigue".
- Patients manage by reframing cancer as a chronic illness, embracing support, setting short-term goals and focusing on daily life.
- Experts advise acknowledging feelings, seeking support, practising self-care, staying present and considering professional help for coping.
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SINGAPORE – For many people, a cancer diagnosis marks the start of a difficult journey filled with uncertainty and fear, and sprinkled with hope.
But for those who face multiple relapses across many years, the battle can feel unending.
