Mind, Body & Connections

Rx to Healing

Cancer isn’t just about the disease itself, and can have an impact on many aspects of your life. Be sure to
talk to your healthcare team about any issues as they surface. This page is focused on the power of the
mind, body and connections, which can help you with the healing and recovery process.

Emotions/Mental Well-Being

Three in four people with cancer experience psychological distress.¹ Learn more about mental health.

Social Life

A lack of social support during cancer has been associated with anxiety and a lower quality of life.^{4, 5} Learn more about connecting with others.

Sleep

50% of those with cancer have trouble sleeping.⁹ Research suggests we should be getting 7-9 hours a night.¹⁰ How’s your sleep hygiene?

Relationships/Intimacy

Of people who have a history of cancer, 60% report having sexual difficulties, yet less than 20% seek a healthcare provider’s help.² Learn more about intimacy.

Nutrition

Malnutrition affects 30% to 85% of people with cancer.^{6, 7} Learn more about nutrition.

Finances

The highest out-of-pocket costs are usually in the 1-3 months after a screening or diagnosis until you meet insurance deductibles/maximums.¹¹ Learn more about managing the costs of care.

Family

Family involvement may improve health outcomes and understanding of cancer-related information.³ Learn more about the impact of cancer on family and care partner support.

Exercise

Exercise is a secret weapon that can help you thrive during and after cancer. Those who exercise regularly may have better outcomes and fewer side effects.⁸ Learn more about exercise.

Pain

Pain is one of the most common symptoms you may experience, and can be managed before, during and after tests, procedures and treatment.^{12, 13} Learn more about managing pain.

Life with cancer can be stressful and take a
toll on your mind and body. Take a moment
to explore a few mind & body practices and
learn more about integrative medicine.

Rx to Healing

Cancer isn’t just about the disease itself, and can have an impact on many aspects of your life. Be sure to talk to your healthcare team about any issues as they surface. This page is focused on the power of the mind, body and connections, which can help you with the healing and recovery process.

Emotions/Mental Well-Being:

Three in four people with cancer experience psychological distress.¹ Learn more about mental health.

Relationships/Intimacy:

Of people who have a history of cancer, 60% report having sexual difficulties, yet less than 20% seek a healthcare provider’s help.² Learn more about intimacy.

Family:

Family involvement may
improve health outcomes and
understanding of
cancer-related information.³
Learn more about the impact of
cancer on family and care
partner support.

Social Life:

A lack of social support
during cancer has been
associated with anxiety
and a lower quality of
life.^{4, 5} Learn more about connecting with others.

Nutrition:

Malnutrition affects 30%
to 85% of people with
cancer.^{6, 7}
Learn more about
nutrition.

Exercise:

Exercise is a secret weapon that can help you thrive during and after cancer. Those who exercise regularly may have better outcomes and fewer side effects.⁸ Learn more about exercise.

Sleep:

50% of those with cancer
have trouble sleeping.⁹
Research suggests we
should be getting 7-9
hours a night.¹⁰ How's
your sleep hygiene?

Finances:

The highest out-of-pocket costs
are usually in the 1-3 months
after a screening or diagnosis
until you meet insurance
deductibles/maximums.¹¹
Learn more about managing the costs
of care.

Pain:

Pain is one of the most
common symptoms you may
experience, and can be
managed before, during and
after tests, procedures and
treatment.^{12, 13}
Learn more about managing
pain.

Life with cancer can be stressful and take a toll on your mind and body. Take a moment to explore a few mind & body practices and learn more about integrative medicine.