Managing the Storm of Emotions Exhibited by Patients with Cancer: Part I

Patients may experience various emotions during cancer treatment, and these emotions may be mixed and vary over time. Nurses play an essential role in helping patients and caregivers navigate the complexities of their emotional responses during cancer treatment. Common emotional responses to cancer are addressed in part one of this two-part series.
Cancer. This single word describes various conditions categorized by abnormal, uncontrolled cell growth (National Cancer Institute [NCI], n.d.). Beyond its broad biological meaning, this word also can invoke a wide [...]