Psychological Status Guidelines of Cancer
Approach and Attitude
Positive Attitude
- A confidence in curepositive attitude
- Plan life without the fear of lifespan
- Assurance to the near and dear ones
Negative Attitude
- A depressed feeling about a short life spannegative attitude
- A fear of the disease which may cause sucidal attempts
- Distrust in cure with the help in medicines or other assurances
Falsely Positive Attitude
- Non-acceptance of the illnessFalsely Positive
- Does not follow necessary restrictions due to non-acceptance of the illness
- Try to assure the near ones that he himself is not disease affected
Neutral Attitude
- Death is certain and this disease is just its causeNeutral Attitude
- Engross in spiritual activities to prepare for death
- Withdrawal from activities and emotions to prepare for death
Duties of relatives and friends in a Cancer Affected Patient
- Prepare the patient towards acceptance and awareness of the disease
- Engross a nervous patient in various activities like music, reading etc.
- Encourage and help the patient to live a corrected lifestyle and follow punctuality in medical procedures
- Provide information on various cures available
- Divert a weak minded patient to pursue hobbies, provide encouraging experiences
- Maintain a peaceful and satisfying environment
Age related Mental Status of a Cancer diagnosed patient
A Young Patient
- Extremely fearful Young Patient
- Excessive depression
- Intense sorrow of unfulfilled dreams
Elderly Patient
- Intense feeling of dependency- Physical and financial Elderly Patient
- Fear of pain and suffering
A Middle-Aged Patient
- Very fearful Middle Aged Patient
- Constant worry about the dependent family members
- Irritation and depression towards unfulfilled/partially fulfilled dreams