Skip to main content
An official website of the United States government
Español
Government Funding Lapse
Because of a lapse in government funding, the information on this website may not be up to date, transactions submitted via the website may not be processed, and the agency may not be able to respond to inquiries until appropriations are enacted.

The NIH Clinical Center (the research hospital of NIH) is open. For more details about its operating status, please visit cc.nih.gov.

Updates regarding government operating status and resumption of normal operations can be found at opm.gov.

Email

Adjusting to Cancer

When you first learn you have cancer, everything seems to change in an instant. You may feel like your life has been turned upside down. Once the shock wears off, the process of making changes begins. You may have to adjust your tasks and routines as treatment starts. You also may need to deal with symptoms and side effects that can affect both your body and your emotions.

It can seem overwhelming at first, but knowing what to expect may help you feel more at ease.

A couple sitting outside as the woman leans her head on the man's shoulder

Credit: iStock

Adjusting to Cancer

Email